2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Renault Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

5,575 MOT tests in 2024. 52.6% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time52.6%
Failed or needed repairs47.4%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,575 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.2%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.8%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.6%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.7%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.3%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    241 marked dangerous
  8. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    249 marked dangerous
  10. Rear fog lamp: not working2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.3%
  2. Suspension25.9%
  3. Brakes17.8%
  4. Steering10.2%
  5. Tyres8.0%
  6. Body & chassis6.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.0%

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 weakened17.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.4%

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 2010 Renault Scenic?

In 2024, 52.6% of 2010 Renault Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,575 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Renault Scenic?

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

Is the 2010 Renault Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).