2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Renault Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

1,987 MOT tests in 2024. 48.5% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time48.5%
Failed or needed repairs51.5%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,987 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.4%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.3%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.9%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.6%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.4%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    120 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.5%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    100 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics45.8%
  2. Brakes30.4%
  3. Suspension26.9%
  4. Steering10.2%
  5. Tyres9.4%
  6. Body & chassis7.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)26.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened20.9%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.8%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2006 Renault Scenic?

In 2024, 48.5% of 2006 Renault Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,987 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Renault Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Renault 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).