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AK12 GFO

2012 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,209 mi
Last recorded176,209 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GFO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2025 176,209 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 166,070 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 166,070 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 152,709 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 152,709 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 129,893 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 129,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 109,960 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2021 109,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2020 87,951 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 87,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 72,911 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 72,911 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 63,684 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 63,684 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,673 miles

Front wiper blades started to smear screen

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in sidewall

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in sidewall

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 43,631 miles

Nearside nsf tyre wearing 3m on outer edge

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 GFO is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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