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AK12 GDE

2012 Renault Grand Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,088 mi
Last recorded117,088 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Scenic72,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GDE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 117,088 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

third row seats folded away

Fail 24 Apr 2025 117,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

third row seats folded away

Pass 4 Apr 2024 105,063 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 104,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 90,713 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 76,199 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 69,136 miles

All 4 tyres perished

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 67,003 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 61,859 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish

Front Inner Both sides, brake pads seem low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, low on tread (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 52,865 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 44,674 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 44,674 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,184 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?

Based on 1,035,934 MOT tests across 73,321 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,618
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
73,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,444
position lamp(s) not working 37,193
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,945
Registration plate lamp not working 25,567
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,012
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AK12 GDE is a 2012 Renault Grand Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 72,664 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 GDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK12 GDE is a 2012 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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