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NU59 FSJ

2009 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,561 mi
Last recorded147,561 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Scenic65,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 FSJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 147,561 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel TRACK ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 140,910 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 128,201 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated silcon repair (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal re test repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 128,023 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 118,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 109,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 109,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 100,377 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth 2.5mm - 3mm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front upper headlamp bracket broken, headlamp still secure

brake fault messaging on dash

Fail 22 Sep 2020 100,377 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth 2.5mm - 3mm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front upper headlamp bracket broken, headlamp still secure

brake fault messaging on dash

Pass 8 May 2019 87,817 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 87,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear pads 4mm

Pass 14 May 2018 80,363 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 80,363 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,228 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 59,158 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 59,158 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 49,704 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 49,704 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 41,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,367 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 27,353 miles

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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NU59 FSJ is a 2009 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 65,625 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 NU59 FSJ, 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 17 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NU59 FSJ registered?

NU59 FSJ is a 2009 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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