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DY12 GKA

2012 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,174 mi
Last recorded99,174 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 GKA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 99,174 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 99,174 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 89,008 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 85,159 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 80,851 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 76,747 miles

ADVISE: full exhaust system is showing slight signs of corrosion

ADVISE: rear centre stop light not working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front inner faces of the brake discs are worn with a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 76,747 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os/f wiperblade is splitting not clearing effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

ADVISE: full exhaust system is showing slight signs of corrosion

ADVISE: rear centre stop light not working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front inner faces of the brake discs are worn with a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os/r tyre is showing signs of cracking/ perishing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 73,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: front inner face of disc worn also outer face has slight corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: front inner face of disc worn, also outer face has slight corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear ADVISE: rear centre top stop light not working

Pass 12 Sep 2019 70,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 23 Aug 2018 61,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2017 49,281 miles

brake pads all round low

wipers only just clearing screen

Fail 18 Aug 2017 48,664 miles

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

all brake pads wearing thin.

n/s rear tyre on 3mm.

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge and on 3mm.

screw in o/s rear tyre.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 36,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on edges 205/55/17 V XL (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack 205/55/17 V XL

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

fuel cap door outer cover missing

undertray and engine cover fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 9 Sep 2016 36,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on edges 205/55/17 V XL (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack 205/55/17 V XL

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

fuel cap door outer cover missing

undertray and engine cover fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 10 Sep 2015 25,186 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 22,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DY12 GKA is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY12 GKA, 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 DY12 GKA registered?

DY12 GKA is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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