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NX12 XEJ

2012 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,800 mi
Last recorded79,800 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 XEJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 79,800 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Oct 2025 79,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2024 75,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Oct 2023 72,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 67,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 59,773 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 54,139 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 54,139 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 44,802 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 34,245 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2018 34,245 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 23,650 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 23,641 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 14,719 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 14,514 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 13,912 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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NX12 XEJ is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX12 XEJ, 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 NX12 XEJ registered?

NX12 XEJ is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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