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AK12 GDZ

2012 Renault Grand Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,954 mi
Last recorded99,954 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Scenic72,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GDZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 99,954 miles

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 27 Mar 2025 99,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 27 Mar 2024 90,846 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 90,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 82,840 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 78,277 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 70,094 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 66,583 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 61,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 61,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 54,221 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 54,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to nearside sill

Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,063 miles

Body damage to nearside of vehecle

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 GDZ is a 2012 Renault Grand Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GDZ, 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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What year was AK12 GDZ registered?

AK12 GDZ is a 2012 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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