RENAULT SCENIC MOT pass rate
62.7% of 52,956 RENAULT SCENIC MOT tests pass.
The SCENIC passes 62.7% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all RENAULT models (69.5%).
The RENAULT SCENIC passes 62.7% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the RENAULT SCENIC tested at 3–6 years pass 87.7% of the time, compared with just 56.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 87.7% | 1,020 | 34,184 miles |
| 6–10 years | 73.1% | 10,103 | 62,330 miles |
| 10–15 years | 61.6% | 25,720 | 92,484 miles |
| 15+ years | 56.5% | 16,113 | 92,218 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the RENAULT SCENIC
The most common reason the RENAULT SCENIC fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 66.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 66.3% | Not working |
| Suspension | 47.2% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 38.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Steering | 18.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Tyres | 17.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.8% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 12.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.8% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.0% | Fixing missing |
Related RENAULT models
- RENAULT CLIO — 64.7% pass rate
- RENAULT CAPTUR — 82.8% pass rate
- RENAULT TRAFIC — 66.6% pass rate
- RENAULT MEGANE — 63.5% pass rate
- RENAULT KADJAR — 83.4% pass rate
- RENAULT KANGOO — 62.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the RENAULT SCENIC?
- 62.7% of RENAULT SCENIC MOT tests pass, based on 52,956 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the RENAULT SCENIC?
- The most common reason the RENAULT SCENIC fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 66.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the RENAULT SCENIC's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the RENAULT service history guide for how to check and keep one.