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AK12 GDA

2012 Renault Scenic

Bronze Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,496 mi
Last recorded145,496 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GDA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2026 145,496 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 132,290 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 132,039 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 120,755 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 120,748 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 110,505 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 103,254 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 103,226 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering track rod end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 96,406 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 96,406 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 93,515 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 93,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both worn almost near cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both discs have slight lipped on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2019 85,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine bay covers heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2018 75,525 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emission too clean to detect

Fail 17 Mar 2018 75,518 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emission too clean to detect

Pass 11 Mar 2017 63,241 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,727 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 50,720 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 39,782 miles

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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AK12 GDA is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Bronze with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AK12 GDA, 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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AK12 GDA is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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