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SJ56 XEK

2006 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,848 mi
Last recorded64,848 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 XEK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 64,848 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 61,878 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 59,534 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 59,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 57,312 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 54,674 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 51,130 miles

Front both shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 47,436 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 44,577 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on its edges

Pass 23 Aug 2018 40,787 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 40,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 38,547 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 38,343 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,755 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 332,277 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 29,191 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 25,798 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 25,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 22,512 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,512 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,970 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 19,970 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 18,183 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 13,459 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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SJ56 XEK is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 SJ56 XEK, 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 SJ56 XEK registered?

SJ56 XEK is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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