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VE59 UTX

2009 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,291 mi
Last recorded110,291 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Scenic65,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 UTX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 110,291 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in steering arm

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 94,709 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 88,420 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 86,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 86,606 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 81,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT WISHBONE BUSH UNBONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT WISHBONE BUSH UNBONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 81,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT WISHBONE BUSH UNBONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT WISHBONE BUSH UNBONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 78,413 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 78,412 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 75,834 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 75,834 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 69,163 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 69,163 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 63,828 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 63,769 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 55,904 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 47,836 miles

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted

Offside Rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 8 Dec 2014 38,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Dec 2013 32,505 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 22,953 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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VE59 UTX is a 2009 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VE59 UTX, 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 VE59 UTX registered?

VE59 UTX is a 2009 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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