2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Renault Grand Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

1,166 MOT tests in 2024. 50.1% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time50.1%
Failed or needed repairs49.9%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,166 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.5%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  4. Stop lamp: not working5.2%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
    62 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    71 marked dangerous
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics40.1%
  2. Suspension27.3%
  3. Brakes17.6%
  4. Tyres10.5%
  5. Steering10.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  7. Body & chassis6.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.7%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.9%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2009 Renault Grand Scenic?

In 2024, 50.1% of 2009 Renault Grand Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,166 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Renault Grand Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Renault Grand Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).