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BD12 FSE

2012 Renault Grand Scenic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,306 mi
Last recorded155,306 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Scenic72,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 FSE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 155,306 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 149,025 miles

Central Front Lower Grill Missing.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator insecure Door Indicator Lens Missing. (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 149,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Inner & Outer. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Grill Missing.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator insecure Door Indicator Lens Missing. (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 143,711 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 143,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 137,541 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 137,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 131,737 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 131,657 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 124,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 124,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 118,608 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 112,326 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 112,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 31 Jul 2017 105,670 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,690 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 81,136 miles

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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BD12 FSE is a 2012 Renault Grand Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BD12 FSE, 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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BD12 FSE is a 2012 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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