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SY59 VKS

2009 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,374 mi
Last recorded83,374 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Scenic65,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 VKS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 83,374 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 76,420 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

under body corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 75,274 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 74,455 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 74,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 73,583 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 72,629 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are perished on outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 70,361 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 67,249 miles

Central brake light out

Fail 1 Nov 2017 67,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Central brake light out

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper handbrake arm stuck forward (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 49,821 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 49,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 42,962 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 38,192 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 38,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 30,124 miles

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

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 17 Oct 2013 30,124 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)

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

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2012 21,831 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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SY59 VKS is a 2009 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SY59 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 17 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SY59 VKS registered?

SY59 VKS is a 2009 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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