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YK08 HKE

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,899 mi
Last recorded116,899 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 HKE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 116,899 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 113,439 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4x shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 109,129 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor loose

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 109,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor loose

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 104,356 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated time of test (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 101,801 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 101,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 97,611 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 97,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2020 93,252 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front top mount bearings worn/noisy

Fail 5 Oct 2020 93,252 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front top mount bearings worn/noisy

handbrake just met performance requirements requires inspection/repair

Pass 17 Oct 2019 91,169 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 91,163 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 88,408 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 88,408 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 84,586 miles

both front tyres scrubbing edges

Pass 4 Feb 2017 79,279 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 70,991 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 62,550 miles

slight wear in nearside front steering rack output shaft

Pass 25 Jan 2014 54,018 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 45,845 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,501 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,608 miles

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

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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YK08 HKE is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,591 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 YK08 HKE, 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 18 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YK08 HKE is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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