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VK06 EKJ

2006 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,078 mi
Last recorded104,078 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 EKJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 104,078 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 97,239 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 May 2025 97,229 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front and offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 94,327 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside front and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front & offside front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 91,316 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside front and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front & offside front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 88,604 miles

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

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

Nearside front & offside front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 May 2021 85,273 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and nearside

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

rear brake pads over half worn.

Pass 13 May 2020 82,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 around tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pads over half worn.

Pass 13 May 2019 79,894 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 76,796 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,471 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2016 70,353 miles

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

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

front tyres close to wear indicators

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 May 2015 67,527 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 63,743 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2013 54,157 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 May 2013 54,157 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre on outer wall has a slight bulge. Advise to replace soon.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,286 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 40,108 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,292 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 29,399 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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VK06 EKJ is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 63,029 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK06 EKJ, 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 20 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK06 EKJ registered?

VK06 EKJ is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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