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VU12 JHK

2012 Renault Scenic

Maroon Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,090 mi
Last recorded106,090 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 JHK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 106,090 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 106,090 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 102,338 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 97,263 miles

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

Offside Front sill area dented

Pass 15 Mar 2023 92,549 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Sill damaged

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 87,981 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

O/S Outer sill damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2021 83,376 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 80,358 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 69,022 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder WITH NO VISIBLE TREAD PATTERN

Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,454 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rears both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

aux belt in poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2018 56,454 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rears both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

aux belt in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2017 40,195 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 40,195 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine cover fitted.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 25,294 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 19,926 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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VU12 JHK is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU12 JHK, 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 VU12 JHK registered?

VU12 JHK is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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