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SM16 FJO

2016 Renault Scenic

Bronze Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,754 mi
Last recorded45,754 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Scenic40,473 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 FJO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 45,754 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 39,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 34,902 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 34,902 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 29,180 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 23,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 23,694 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 18,578 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 14,641 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 10,510 miles

Undertrays fitted

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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SM16 FJO is a 2016 Renault Scenic in Bronze with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 40,473 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 SM16 FJO, 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 10 years old, this Renault Scenic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM16 FJO?

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What year was SM16 FJO registered?

SM16 FJO is a 2016 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is SM16 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 FJO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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