2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Renault Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

2,743 MOT tests in 2024. 66.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time66.0%
Failed or needed repairs34.1%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,743 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.2%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.1%
  3. Stop lamp: not working2.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    86 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    92 marked dangerous
  8. Position lamp: not working2.3%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.3%
  2. Suspension13.1%
  3. Brakes10.5%
  4. Tyres6.9%
  5. Steering6.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  7. Body & chassis3.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  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 thick10.5%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.6%

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 2015 Renault Scenic?

In 2024, 66.0% of 2015 Renault Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,743 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 2015 Renault Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).