2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Renault Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

1,797 MOT tests in 2024. 50.5% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time50.5%
Failed or needed repairs49.5%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,797 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working9.6%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.5%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.3%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    94 marked dangerous
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    69 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.8%
  2. Suspension27.6%
  3. Brakes16.5%
  4. Steering9.3%
  5. Tyres9.1%
  6. Body & chassis6.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.0%

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 Scenic?

In 2024, 50.5% of 2009 Renault Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,797 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

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

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

Is the 2009 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).