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SM11 VBA

2011 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,778 mi
Last recorded75,778 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Scenic61,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 VBA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 75,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front support bar corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front support bar corroded

rear axle rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2026 75,778 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front support bar corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front support bar corroded

rear axle rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2025 75,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe / hose bent and slightly kinked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 75,602 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 75,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 72,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back pipes corroded at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 72,677 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back pipes corroded at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 65,382 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 60,097 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 57,521 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 52,830 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 52,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 42,981 miles

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))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 33,220 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 26,127 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 26,127 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 16,661 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 8,967 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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SM11 VBA is a 2011 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 61,930 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 SM11 VBA, 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 15 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM11 VBA is a 2011 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 July 2011.

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