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RE12 DCU

2012 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,282 mi
Last recorded79,282 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 DCU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 79,282 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 79,282 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 73,201 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 73,201 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 67,468 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 67,468 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 60,498 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 53,520 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 49,849 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 49,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 41,922 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 36,242 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 30,750 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 25,474 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 19,613 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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RE12 DCU is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RE12 DCU, 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 RE12 DCU registered?

RE12 DCU is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is RE12 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 DCU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE12 DCU have outstanding finance?

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