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WJ59 BKL

2009 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,950 mi
Last recorded136,950 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Scenic65,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 BKL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 136,950 miles

(check parking brake) on dash display not indicating a fault, functions/operates as it should

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside electronic handbrake plug secured with cable tie

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 136,950 miles

(check parking brake) on dash display not indicating a fault, functions/operates as it should

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside electronic handbrake plug secured with cable tie

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 130,884 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 130,884 miles

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

"check parking brake" message on dash, not indicating a fault. Parking brake works as should.

Pass 17 Jan 2023 124,893 miles

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

brake fluid a little low

check handbrake on dashboard display NOT indicating a fault

hi level stop light not working

Fail 17 Jan 2023 124,893 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake fluid a little low

check handbrake on dashboard display NOT indicating a fault

hi level stop light not working

Pass 20 Jan 2022 120,452 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 120,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 114,075 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 114,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 106,636 miles

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 16 Jan 2019 96,426 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 76,864 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 76,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 65,209 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 56,612 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 53,660 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,090 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,130 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,867 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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WJ59 BKL is a 2009 Renault Scenic in Grey 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 WJ59 BKL, 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 WJ59 BKL registered?

WJ59 BKL is a 2009 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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