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SM59 WAJ

2009 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,184 mi
Last recorded143,184 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Scenic65,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 WAJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 143,184 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe union too flexy is corroded, would recommend replacement

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various braking and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear fog lamp damaged, not considered excessive

Fail 15 Oct 2025 143,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe union too flexy is corroded, would recommend replacement

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various braking and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear fog lamp damaged, not considered excessive

Pass 16 Oct 2024 135,851 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear foglamp lens damaged

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 127,305 miles

Both rear shocks are corroded

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 127,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 117,014 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 117,011 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides intermediate (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 106,154 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 106,149 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both inner sidelights not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 94,098 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, rusty (5.3.2 (b))

wear in n/sf anti roll bar link joint

Fail 23 Sep 2020 94,095 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 70,216 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 70,216 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,039 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Apr 2018 51,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir empty ? (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2017 34,734 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 27,912 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 27,912 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,870 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2014 12,109 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Apr 2013 5,396 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 5,396 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 4,358 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 WAJ is a 2009 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 SM59 WAJ, 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.

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What year was SM59 WAJ registered?

SM59 WAJ is a 2009 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 December 2009.

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