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VN61 KNY

2011 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,680 mi
Last recorded102,680 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Scenic61,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 KNY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 102,680 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 94,304 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise the brake pedal travels a long way under pressure giving little reserve travel at the pedal

Fail 19 May 2025 94,299 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel the pedal falls away under pressure until it reaches the floor (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested no readings from osf and nsr, brakes inop untill pedal reaches the floor then only the nsf and osr try to give any readings (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation until pedal reaches the floor and then the brake begins to operate (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation until the pedal reaches the floor then the brake begins to operate (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel 14% (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel 12% (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE THIS VECHILE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION

Pass 29 May 2024 84,853 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 84,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

tested wet

Fail 16 Nov 2023 84,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

tested wet

Pass 1 Dec 2022 80,757 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 80,756 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 72,557 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 63,539 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 57,045 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,834 miles

Front and rear shock absorbers corroded slightly.

Pass 29 Dec 2017 38,410 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 28,122 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 18,426 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 7,961 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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VN61 KNY is a 2011 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VN61 KNY, 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 VN61 KNY registered?

VN61 KNY is a 2011 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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