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SM59 OBZ

2009 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,035 mi
Last recorded100,035 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Scenic65,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 OBZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2026 100,035 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2025 99,940 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2025 99,940 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2024 99,930 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 99,867 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2022 99,788 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2021 99,586 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2020 97,653 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 92,733 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 86,588 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Small chips on windscreen

Undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2017 86,482 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Small chips on windscreen

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 77,330 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,244 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 66,781 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

NSR tyre getting low, wear on outer edge and nail in tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and cracking on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on edges and cracking on tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 54,914 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 54,914 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 44,999 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 44,999 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 31,756 miles

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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SM59 OBZ is a 2009 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 65,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM59 OBZ, 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 17 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM59 OBZ registered?

SM59 OBZ is a 2009 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is SM59 OBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 OBZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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