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SY13 VFF

2013 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,541 mi
Last recorded105,541 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Scenic54,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 VFF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 105,541 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 105,525 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 97,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 88,390 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 88,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,163 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 79,163 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 69,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 69,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 64,027 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 64,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 53,275 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 46,317 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 46,290 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2017 39,145 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 27,557 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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SY13 VFF is a 2013 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SY13 VFF, 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 SY13 VFF registered?

SY13 VFF is a 2013 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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