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SM13 PHX

2013 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,894 mi
Last recorded62,894 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Scenic54,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 PHX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 62,894 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 62,893 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 56,485 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 56,485 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 56,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 56,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 54,512 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 53,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 53,351 miles

Nearside 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))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 50,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 50,151 miles

Front 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))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 46,420 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 46,420 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 44,935 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 38,272 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 31,386 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 23,453 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 23,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer 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 Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 15,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 15,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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SM13 PHX is a 2013 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2013 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 54,559 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 SM13 PHX, 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 13 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM13 PHX registered?

SM13 PHX is a 2013 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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