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YH12 OVT

2012 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,764 mi
Last recorded137,764 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 OVT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 137,764 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 133,645 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged GLASS CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY AND NOISEY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 133,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged GLASS CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY AND NOISEY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 127,531 miles

Nearside Outer SILL DAMAGED AND DENTED

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened NOISEY WHEN TURNING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 127,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively WIRES INSICURE POPED OUT OF CLIPS ON STRUTT (1.6 (d))

Nearside Outer SILL DAMAGED AND DENTED

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened NOISEY WHEN TURNING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 121,111 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 121,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 115,269 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 115,269 miles

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

Front 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))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 107,282 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 97,140 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 85,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Nov 2017 80,993 miles

Front Wipers starting to smear

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 73,067 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 67,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YH12 OVT is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc 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 YH12 OVT, 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 YH12 OVT registered?

YH12 OVT is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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