Renault Scenic MOT Results

Registered in 2012
59.1% pass rate
from 3,027 tests in 2021
(40% worse than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Scenic is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension (71% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 10% fail on Springs (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Mounting
    • 5.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage
      • 0.099% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.066% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms (27% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.099% fail on Pins and bushes (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.43% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.066% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.066% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.033% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.033% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.033% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.033% fail on Sub-frame
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Stop lamp (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators (84% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type (84% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.099% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.099% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Switch (65 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (59% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (27 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (34 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
      • 0.066% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.033% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.033% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.033% fail on Position lamp
  • 9.6% fail on Steering (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Steering linkage components (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Track rod end (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.033% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.066% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.066% fail on Steering rack
  • 7.3% fail on Brakes (22% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (56% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (47% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (48% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.99% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.50% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.40% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt
          • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.066% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.59% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.33% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic braking system (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.43% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.43% fail on Electronic parking brake (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic systems (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Brake fluid (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.033% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.30% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.066% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.066% fail on Pedal
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility (30% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers (97% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (40% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on View to rear
      • 0.099% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.033% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.033% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.33% fail on Size/type (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 4.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (57% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Transmission (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Drive shafts (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.033% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.033% fail on Joints
    • 0.43% fail on Exhaust system (57% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Seats (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Passenger's seat (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.099% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.066% fail on Pipe
      • 0.033% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.066% fail on Body
      • 0.033% fail on Panel
      • 0.033% fail on Other body component
    • 0.066% fail on Doors
      • 0.033% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.033% fail on Door condition
      • 0.033% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.033% fail on Door condition
    • 0.066% fail on Undertray
    • 0.033% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.033% fail on Bracket
    • 0.033% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.033% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (43% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (46% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Compression ignition (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.099% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.033% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.099% fail on Catalyst emissions (81% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.066% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.066% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.033% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (96% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Seat belts (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Requirements
    • 0.56% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.066% fail on Airbags
      • 0.066% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
    • 0.033% fail on Condition
  • 0.17% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.066% fail on Seat belt installation check (13 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Belt(s)/padding (23 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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