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YH56 DBV

2006 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,347 mi
Last recorded190,347 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 DBV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2026 190,347 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users injector leek causing excess smoke and fumes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 184,300 miles

nsr tyre wearing low-rear brake pipes covered by substance-

slight oil leak-rear exhaust mountings deteriated-osf brake pad wearing low-nsf cv boot perished-front brake discs wearing thin-

Pass 22 Sep 2023 182,717 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 182,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 175,039 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 168,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Strut top noisy when turned.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Engine mount slight play.

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

Rear Heatshield loose.

Revers lights not working.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 162,849 miles

Nearside Front Strut top, noisy when turned.

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

Offside Engine mount slight play

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 162,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Strut top, noisy when turned.

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

Offside Engine mount slight play

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 155,798 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 155,796 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 146,048 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 146,029 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 134,236 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 134,226 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 126,420 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 126,420 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 115,669 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 115,669 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 103,399 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 91,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 91,733 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 78,956 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 78,956 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 66,159 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 66,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,198 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,935 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 36,935 miles

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

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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YH56 DBV is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 YH56 DBV, 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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YH56 DBV is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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