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VU12 XXD

2012 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,932 mi
Last recorded124,932 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 XXD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 124,932 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 120,756 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 116,682 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 116,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 109,765 miles

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

Rear Tyres both sides cracking on tread

Fail 28 Sep 2022 109,765 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyres both sides cracking on tread

Pass 15 Oct 2021 102,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 102,776 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 95,351 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 92,315 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 92,313 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 85,166 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 77,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,689 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside fronts devoid of tread on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 62,689 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside fronts devoid of tread on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 49,595 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,512 miles

Slight tyre wear on inner edge of ofs

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 XXD is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VU12 XXD, 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 XXD registered?

VU12 XXD is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is VU12 XXD safe to buy?

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