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NU56 BVS

2006 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,385 mi
Last recorded153,385 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 BVS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 153,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2025 153,300 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 137,890 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front spring skipping on top mount/bearing

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front front spring - spring bound, upper two coils rubbing

Fail 20 Feb 2019 137,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front wishbone bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front spring skipping on top mount/bearing

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front front spring - spring bound, upper two coils rubbing

Pass 26 Mar 2018 127,474 miles

Front brake discs worn thin

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre bald both edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs worn and corrodded

centre exhaust heat sheild loose resting on top of exhaust

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2018 127,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake discs worn thin

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre bald both edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs worn and corrodded

centre exhaust heat sheild loose resting on top of exhaust

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2017 110,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel arch liner is broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 110,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel arch liner is broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 95,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing on outer edge

Oil Leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads (3.5.1g)

Rear Tailgate Struts Do Not support The Tailgate When Opened

Slight Play In Steering Rack Inner Joints

Under tray Fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2016 95,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under tray Fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing on outer edge

Oil Leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads (3.5.1g)

Rear Tailgate Struts Do Not support The Tailgate When Opened

Slight Play In Steering Rack Inner Joints

Pass 4 Feb 2015 81,303 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 64,778 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2014 64,778 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 56,649 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 47,388 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,082 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 35,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 25,908 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 25,908 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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NU56 BVS is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2006 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 63,029 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU56 BVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NU56 BVS registered?

NU56 BVS is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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