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SY61 VGK

2011 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,570 mi
Last recorded136,570 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Scenic61,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 VGK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2025 136,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged Calliper not releasing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking requires prompt attention to prevent potential engine damage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 130,643 miles

Front Support panel badly corroded (between subframe and lower rad panel)

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion and sweling where coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush deteriorated (just passed) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2024 130,643 miles

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

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

Front Support panel badly corroded (between subframe and lower rad panel)

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion and sweling where coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush deteriorated (just passed) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2023 113,943 miles

Front Lower Radiator support panel badly corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Just passed (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 113,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Radiator support panel badly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn pouter edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Just passed (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 102,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear rear flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower radiator support panel brackets that secure to front subframe holed with corrosion

Front Service brake imbalance

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 97,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edge. just passed mot (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 91,366 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 83,714 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 72,152 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 72,148 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,503 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyre s worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 52,501 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyre s worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

engine oil low

Pass 7 Nov 2016 35,345 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 20,802 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 15,806 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SY61 VGK is a 2011 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2011 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 61,930 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 SY61 VGK, 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 15 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SY61 VGK registered?

SY61 VGK is a 2011 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 October 2011.

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