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RE59 VJY

2009 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,885 mi
Last recorded137,885 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Scenic65,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 VJY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 137,885 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 137,885 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 136,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 134,231 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 134,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 127,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 123,139 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 123,137 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 109,799 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 101,871 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 93,819 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 81,231 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 68,242 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 54,576 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 43,221 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 43,220 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and has light cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 38,692 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 30,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s f tyre slightly cracked

n/s r tyre slightly cracked/ cut

o/s f tyre slightly cracked

o/s r tyre slightly cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2012 23,256 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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RE59 VJY is a 2009 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RE59 VJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE59 VJY registered?

RE59 VJY is a 2009 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is RE59 VJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 VJY 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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