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NJ12 CAA

2012 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,493 mi
Last recorded71,493 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 CAA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 71,493 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 68,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 63,077 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 55,137 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 55,137 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 51,983 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2021 51,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2020 46,908 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2020 46,908 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2019 41,077 miles

Both rear tyres cracking outer walls and treads

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2019 41,077 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking outer walls and treads

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2018 35,594 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer treads

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 29,660 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 22,887 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,358 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 16,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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NJ12 CAA is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NJ12 CAA, 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 NJ12 CAA registered?

NJ12 CAA is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is NJ12 CAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ12 CAA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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