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A17 JKL

2012 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,604 mi
Last recorded63,604 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 JKL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 63,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 56,494 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel / arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

front bumper upper panel loose

Fail 23 Oct 2024 56,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel / arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

front bumper upper panel loose

Pass 20 Sep 2023 48,575 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 40,380 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 40,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn smooth inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn smooth inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2022 40,227 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn smooth inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn smooth inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 36,215 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 36,211 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 36,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 32,287 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Feb 2020 32,287 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 24,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f wiper worn.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 16,851 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 16,516 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 10,873 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 7,271 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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A17 JKL is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 60,260 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 JKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 JKL registered?

A17 JKL is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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