2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Renault Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

2,649 MOT tests in 2024. 54.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time54.9%
Failed or needed repairs45.1%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,649 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken12.1%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.3%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.8%
  4. Stop lamp: not working4.6%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    111 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    99 marked dangerous
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.4%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.3%
  2. Suspension23.2%
  3. Brakes14.7%
  4. Body & chassis8.9%
  5. Steering8.3%
  6. Tyres6.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.8%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn7.1%

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 2013 Renault Scenic?

In 2024, 54.9% of 2013 Renault Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,649 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Renault Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Renault Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).