2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Renault Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

2,802 MOT tests in 2024. 57.3% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time57.3%
Failed or needed repairs42.7%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,802 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.2%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.5%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.8%
  4. Stop lamp: not working5.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    116 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    99 marked dangerous
  9. Position lamp: not working2.5%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.9%
  2. Suspension20.7%
  3. Brakes14.4%
  4. Body & chassis10.0%
  5. Steering7.6%
  6. Tyres6.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.6%

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 weakened15.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn6.7%

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 2014 Renault Scenic?

In 2024, 57.3% of 2014 Renault Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,802 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Renault Scenic?

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

Is the 2014 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).