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NU12 MBO

2012 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,499 mi
Last recorded106,499 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 MBO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 106,499 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 99,337 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 87,659 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 87,651 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 76,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 68,737 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 66,703 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 64,564 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 64,564 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 56,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cuts to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 47,565 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 38,926 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,801 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,838 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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NU12 MBO is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc 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 NU12 MBO, 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 NU12 MBO registered?

NU12 MBO is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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