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NL12 VFO

2012 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,057 mi
Last recorded130,057 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 VFO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 130,057 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 129,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 119,803 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 109,446 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 109,238 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 98,272 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears have reduced braking area and heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 86,399 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 86,399 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Jan 2021 77,026 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 77,026 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 69,811 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 62,798 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 54,552 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,264 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 48,264 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge for the full circumferance (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 31,548 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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NL12 VFO is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NL12 VFO, 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 NL12 VFO registered?

NL12 VFO is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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