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SY13 VKS

2013 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,494 mi
Last recorded93,494 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Scenic54,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 VKS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 93,494 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 82,185 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 77,591 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play O/S AND N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 73,938 miles

FUEL CAP LID DAMAGED BUT OKAY

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 73,938 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))

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

FUEL CAP LID DAMAGED BUT OKAY

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 69,174 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2020 63,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 63,208 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2019 56,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 56,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 50,078 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 44,591 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,652 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 36,652 miles

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

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 VKS is a 2013 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

SY13 VKS is a 2013 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 May 2013.

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