2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Renault Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

286 MOT tests in 2024. 82.2% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time82.2%
Failed or needed repairs17.8%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 286 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    7 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    7 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    3 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.0%
  7. Stop lamp: not working0.7%
  8. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested0.7%
  9. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.4%
  2. Tyres5.2%
  3. Suspension4.5%
  4. Brakes2.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.1%

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: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2019 Renault Scenic?

In 2024, 82.2% of 2019 Renault Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 286 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Renault Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Renault Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).