2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Renault Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

2,453 MOT tests in 2024. 55.6% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time55.6%
Failed or needed repairs44.4%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,453 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.6%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.8%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.3%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    77 marked dangerous
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    92 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics23.5%
  2. Suspension22.2%
  3. Brakes13.3%
  4. Steering11.7%
  5. Tyres6.8%
  6. Body & chassis5.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn8.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Renault Scenic?

In 2024, 55.6% of 2012 Renault Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,453 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Renault Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; coil spring: fractured or broken; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Renault Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).