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VU09 CEN

2009 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,251 mi
Last recorded115,251 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Scenic65,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 CEN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 115,251 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 115,251 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working replaced bulb 380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 112,111 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 112,111 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 106,265 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 105,681 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre under 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 105,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre under 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 103,094 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 100,890 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 100,890 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 98,363 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 98,359 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 93,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 93,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 84,512 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 77,457 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,233 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 68,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 54,841 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,537 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,947 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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VU09 CEN is a 2009 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU09 CEN, 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 VU09 CEN registered?

VU09 CEN is a 2009 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is VU09 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 CEN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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