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VU16 FYD

2016 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

223,360 mi
Last recorded223,360 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Scenic40,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 FYD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 223,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 223,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 223,151 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2025 223,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 219,852 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 219,852 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 206,213 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 206,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 181,964 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 155,495 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 130,924 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 105,991 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 105,991 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 78,639 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 62,699 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 37,956 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 34,021 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 33,833 miles

front and rear tyres perishing

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 30,681 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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VU16 FYD is a 2016 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2016 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 40,473 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 VU16 FYD, 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 10 years old, this Renault Scenic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU16 FYD registered?

VU16 FYD is a 2016 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is VU16 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 FYD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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