2012 Renault Scenic · 8,369 MOT tests
2012 Renault Scenic reliability
2012 Renault Scenics fail 42.5% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 17 Scenic years (8,369 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Scenics: 44.1%)
- 42.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Scenics: 44.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 78,683
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,369
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 9.5% of tests fail here (301% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 9% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Renault Scenic
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.3%
- Lights and electrics16.8%
- Steering9.5%
- Brakes8.6%
- Tyres6.2%
- Body, chassis and structure4.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.87%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 8.17%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 5.4%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 3.87%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.24%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.88%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.32%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.9%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.75%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.53%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (6.98%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.1%)
Other years
Every Renault Scenic year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Renault Scenic reliable?
2012 Renault Scenics fail 42.5% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 17 Scenic years (8,369 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Renault Scenic MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.87% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (8.17% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Renault Scenic have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2012 Renault Scenic shows 78,683 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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