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SM56 BWU

2006 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

53,676 mi
Last recorded53,676 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 BWU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 53,676 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 103,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Oct 2017 103,449 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 85,320 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2015 71,153 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 71,153 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 55,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,157 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 46,157 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Oct 2012 37,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2011 30,489 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,489 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 23,657 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 14,999 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 14,999 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 14,991 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SM56 BWU is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 SM56 BWU, 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 SM56 BWU registered?

SM56 BWU is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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