Renault Scenic: what fails at MOT
40,000 MOT tests on the Renault Scenic in 2024, counted. 44.4% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
44.4% of Renault Scenic tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 35%, so the Scenic does worse than most cars its age.
It fails most often on lights and electrics (15.2% of tests), suspension (12.7% of tests) and brakes (7.9% of tests). It fails on lights and electrics, suspension and steering more often than most cars its age.
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 440 | 16.4% | 13.4% | 23,200 18,100 to 35,600 |
| 2018 | 689 | 16.0% | 15.6% | 37,800 24,900 to 51,500 |
| 2017 | 1,262 | 23.0% | 18.2% | 44,700 33,400 to 58,800 |
| 2016 | 1,062 | 28.2% | 21.3% | 51,000 38,400 to 67,900 |
| 2015 | 2,831 | 33.3% | 24.4% | 62,300 45,300 to 81,200 |
| 2014 | 2,824 | 42.1% | 27.7% | 72,300 55,200 to 90,700 |
| 2013 | 2,809 | 43.8% | 30.6% | 76,700 59,000 to 94,800 |
| 2012 | 2,579 | 42.3% | 33.4% | 84,700 65,600 to 105,800 |
| 2011 | 4,449 | 44.5% | 36.1% | 88,700 70,100 to 109,200 |
| 2010 | 6,531 | 45.9% | 38.6% | 98,100 77,900 to 120,900 |
| 2009 | 2,307 | 48.1% | 39.8% | 94,500 74,200 to 118,600 |
| 2008 | 3,279 | 52.6% | 41.5% | 91,300 71,300 to 110,500 |
| 2007 | 4,140 | 52.2% | 41.5% | 91,800 72,400 to 112,600 |
| 2006 | 2,764 | 53.0% | 42.4% | 92,200 72,300 to 115,100 |
| 2005 | 1,333 | 56.6% | 42.2% | 64,500 42,600 to 90,400 |
| 2004 | 820 | 49.8% | 42.3% | 56,000 35,800 to 82,400 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Renault Scenic tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | Scenic | Cars its age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 15.2% | 10.7% | More than most |
| Suspension | 12.7% | 9.0% | More than most |
| Brakes | 7.9% | 6.2% | |
| Steering | 5.8% | 2.0% | More than most |
| Tyres | 5.0% | 4.8% | |
| Body and structure | 4.6% | 3.6% | |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen | 3.9% | 3.8% | |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.2% | 3.0% | Less than most |
The parts that fail most
- Coil spring5.8%
- Side light5.2%
- Track rod end4.8%
- Ball joint4.3%
- Brake light3.7%
- Driveshaft joint3.5%
- Tyre3.2%
- Headlamp3.2%
- Headlamp aim2.7%
- Tyre tread2.3%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Coil spring: fractured or broken5.8%
- Side light: not working5.0%
- Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.5%
- Ball joint: excessively worn4.0%
- Brake light: not working3.5%
- Driveshaft joint: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
- Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.0%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge15.8%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened12.2%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing7.7%
- Brake pads: wearing thin7.0%
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)6.9%
- Brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material6.2%
- Ball joint: has slight play4.6%
- Engine oil: leak, but not excessive4.2%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
- “Have any suspension parts been replaced, such as springs, ball joints or bushes, and can I see the invoice?”
- “Is there any play, knocking or stiffness in the steering?”
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
Check a Renault Scenic's own MOT record
Type the registration from the advert. You'll see every test that car has had, what it failed on and what it was warned about, free.
Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.