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SM56 HWX

2006 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

96,864 mi
Last recorded96,864 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 HWX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2023 96,864 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber mounting failed on back box, exhaust sitting on axle. If the rubber mounting is available separately that is all that is required. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 94,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf /osf and osr at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2022 94,932 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf /osf and osr at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 91,775 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2021 91,775 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working offside and nearside fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 80,027 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 79,943 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 77,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 77,094 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,640 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 68,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2015 53,865 miles

OSF steering rack inner joint has slight play

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 68,952 miles

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

OSF steering rack inner joint has slight play

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 46,415 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 46,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

O/S/F tyre is worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 39,438 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 29,959 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 29,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 24,296 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 24,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 18,007 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 18,007 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 17,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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 HWX is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 HWX, 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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SM56 HWX is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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