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KE12 KXJ

2012 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,977 mi
Last recorded79,977 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 KXJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 79,977 miles

ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Nearside Front SEAT BACK SLIGHTLY LOOSE BUT LOCKS UPRIGHT

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE HAS SEVERAL MINOR CUTS IN TREAD. NO CORDS VISIBLE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn RUBBER BUSHES PERISHED AND CRACKING. NEARSIDE STARTING TO SPLIT. NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 79,977 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Nearside Front SEAT BACK SLIGHTLY LOOSE BUT LOCKS UPRIGHT

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE HAS SEVERAL MINOR CUTS IN TREAD. NO CORDS VISIBLE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn RUBBER BUSHES PERISHED AND CRACKING. NEARSIDE STARTING TO SPLIT. NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 67,942 miles

Nearside Front SEAT BACK SLIGHTLY LOOSE BUT LOCKS UPRIGHT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT AND WORN HEAVILY ON INNER & OUTER EDGES OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE HAS THREE CUTS IN TREAD SURFACE. DEPTH OF CUTS UNCLEAR DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SURFACE OF TREAD HAS TEARS/DAMAGE. TYRE IN POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT AND WORN HEAVILY ON INNER & OUTER EDGES OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 67,942 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE TORN IN MIDDLE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front SEAT BACK SLIGHTLY LOOSE BUT LOCKS UPRIGHT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT AND WORN HEAVILY ON INNER & OUTER EDGES OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE HAS THREE CUTS IN TREAD SURFACE. DEPTH OF CUTS UNCLEAR DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SURFACE OF TREAD HAS TEARS/DAMAGE. TYRE IN POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT AND WORN HEAVILY ON INNER & OUTER EDGES OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 55,408 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT LINK BALLJOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front PASSENGER SEAT BACK DOES NOT LOCK UPRIGHT ON R/H/S.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT- LESS THAN 3MM REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 55,408 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT LINK BALLJOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front PASSENGER SEAT BACK DOES NOT LOCK UPRIGHT ON R/H/S.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater not working LENS AND BULB MISSING - BULB REPLACED AND LENS OPENING TEMPORARILY TAPED OVER. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT- LESS THAN 3MM REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 42,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 42,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 26,237 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 23,869 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 21,666 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 18,138 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 15,569 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 12,328 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 9,115 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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KE12 KXJ is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KE12 KXJ, 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 KE12 KXJ registered?

KE12 KXJ is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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