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SO59 XAB

2009 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,328 mi
Last recorded137,328 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Scenic65,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 XAB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2023 137,328 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine rattle (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to rear flekis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front strut top bearing sticking

Offside Rear brake disc overheated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

check esp and handbrake message on dash

screen scored

Pass 25 Feb 2022 131,087 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 122,254 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 122,254 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 117,344 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 117,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (4.5.4 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 103,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal parts of rear flexy hoses both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 103,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible top mount partially detached causing spring to foul shock absorber (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal parts of rear flexy hoses both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 78,778 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 78,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 61,082 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 61,051 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2015 51,067 miles

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

Front Tyres worn on inside edge

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 38,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 26,295 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,421 miles

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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SO59 XAB is a 2009 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SO59 XAB, 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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SO59 XAB is a 2009 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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