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PY08 KCX

2008 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,554 mi
Last recorded73,554 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 KCX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2026 73,554 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 69,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 69,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 64,688 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shock absorber casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 64,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shock absorber casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 57,179 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four shock casings rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 52,381 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 shock casings rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 52,381 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 shock casings rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 51,876 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 51,266 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 49,076 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 45,794 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 43,216 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 40,931 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 38,053 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 31,855 miles

both rear tyres perished

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Dec 2012 27,439 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 23,325 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 19,254 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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PY08 KCX is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PY08 KCX, 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 18 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PY08 KCX registered?

PY08 KCX is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is PY08 KCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY08 KCX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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