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EX12 YZJ

2012 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,067 mi
Last recorded120,067 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 YZJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 120,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 120,067 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm Webbing frayed across whole area of belt (7.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 115,613 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 115,613 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 111,551 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2023 111,551 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 106,379 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 102,749 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 101,315 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 97,205 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 90,978 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 75,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 75,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre tread worn smooth on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2017 57,556 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 39,701 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

near side rear tyre shows side wall damage.

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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EX12 YZJ is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX12 YZJ, 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 EX12 YZJ registered?

EX12 YZJ is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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