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HW61 LUA

2012 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,756 mi
Last recorded52,756 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW61 LUA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 52,756 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 50,431 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 47,659 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 44,606 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 42,524 miles

Upper Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 42,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Upper Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 40,238 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 38,074 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 33,746 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 33,746 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 29,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 29,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 25,849 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 25,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 20,361 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 14,438 miles

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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HW61 LUA is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HW61 LUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW61 LUA registered?

HW61 LUA is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is HW61 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW61 LUA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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