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SM13 XGC

2013 Renault Scenic

Bronze Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,042 mi
Last recorded123,042 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Scenic54,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 XGC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 123,042 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 May 2026 123,042 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected abs wire insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 May 2025 118,577 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2024 109,468 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2024 109,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 98,000 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 88,710 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 88,710 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,989 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 76,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 64,764 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

dust covers on both front struts split

front pads low

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Fail 2 Jul 2019 64,762 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

dust covers on both front struts split

front pads low

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2018 50,137 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,056 miles

Nearside Front very slight cut in tyre outer sidewall

both rear brake discs pitted on inner surfaces

Pass 4 Jul 2016 27,891 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 27,889 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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 XGC is a 2013 Renault Scenic in Bronze with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XGC, 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 XGC registered?

SM13 XGC is a 2013 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 August 2013.

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