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NC12 XLM

2012 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,037 mi
Last recorded118,037 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC12 XLM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 118,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn, tyre on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 118,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn, tyre on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 113,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test large unofficial parking sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jan 2024 105,871 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 102,860 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 100,778 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 99,553 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 98,578 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 91,607 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 91,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,275 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,222 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,082 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 28,297 miles

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

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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NC12 XLM is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NC12 XLM, 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 NC12 XLM registered?

NC12 XLM is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is NC12 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC12 XLM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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