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AX61 FAO

2012 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,632 mi
Last recorded133,632 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 FAO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 133,632 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 127,490 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 120,052 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 112,233 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 112,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2022 104,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 96,370 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 96,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 86,992 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 69,608 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 69,456 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 57,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 57,904 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 47,052 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 46,785 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 31,390 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 23,034 miles

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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AX61 FAO is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 AX61 FAO, 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 AX61 FAO registered?

AX61 FAO is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 January 2012.

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