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SO13 FAU

2013 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,957 mi
Last recorded76,957 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Scenic54,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO13 FAU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 76,957 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 76,956 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 71,270 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 65,031 miles

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

Offside Rear spring corroded.

Fail 6 Jul 2024 65,023 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear spring corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2023 56,059 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 56,059 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 49,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 47,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 42,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 37,559 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 37,557 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 31,783 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 31,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 28,288 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 22,973 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 18,421 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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SO13 FAU is a 2013 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2013 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 54,559 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 SO13 FAU, 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 13 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SO13 FAU registered?

SO13 FAU is a 2013 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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