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Renault Scenic reliability by build year

Coverage 2003-present6 named generationsMPVDIESEL / PETROL

We've only got 1,059 MOT tests for Renault Scenics built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Renault Scenic built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Renault Scenics built around 2018 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

19% of MOT tests on Renault Scenics built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 22% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Renault Scenics built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Renault Scenic's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Scenic's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Scenic Mk4

Mk4 (2016-2022)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESELPETROL

19.0% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 1,059 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Scenic Mk3

Mk3 (2009-2016)

Poor
DIESELPETROL

26.7% fail rate, built around 2016 (9 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 5 MOTs, 20.8%)

From 2,463 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Scenic Mk2

Mk2 (2003-2009)

Poor
DIESELPETROL

36.3% fail rate, built around 2008 (17 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.2%)

From 3,246 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Renault Scenic.

See every build year for the Renault Scenic

Side-by-side

Renault Scenic generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
Mk4 (2016-2022)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate19.0%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 1,059 MOT tests at this age
Mk3 (2009-2016)
Poor
Poor26.7%built around 2016 (9 years old)from 2,463 MOT tests at this age
Mk2 (2003-2009)
Poor
Poor36.3%built around 2008 (17 years old)from 3,246 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Scenic, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Renault Scenic fail rate by age

This chart combines every Renault Scenic ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
8415.5%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
43417.3%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
1,05919.0%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
1,34521.6%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
2,46326.7%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
4,49228.4%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
4,20330.8%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
3,78630.3%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
4,22231.9%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
6,11033.0%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
5,48133.7%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
1,97534.7%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
3,24636.3%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
2,46535.1%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
1,51635.7%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
70735.1%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
55631.6%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
49032.6%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
26631.9%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
13331.6%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 17 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Renault Scenics

These issues come from 7-year-old Renault Scenics, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    21.9%
    Advisory: 320Fail: 23 (7% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    13.3%
    Advisory: 154Fail: 21 (12% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    10.9%
    Advisory: 129Fail: 33 (20% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    9.9%
    Advisory: 123Fail: 23 (16% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    7.4%
    Advisory: 107Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,059 MOT tests on 7-year-old Renault Scenics, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Renault Scenics notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Tyres34%
  2. Suspension + Tyres22%
  3. Brakes + Suspension20%
  4. Other + Tyres20%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 295 MOT tests on Renault Scenic cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

92%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · The same

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

19 recalls in all

14 of the 19 Renault Scenic recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical
  • 13 more

Top concerns

  • Side air curtain may not deploy
  • Risk of parking brake actuator failing
  • Unexpected application of parking brake

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers to compare

  1. 1

    Kia Venga

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    11.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.7%
    Dangerous
    3.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.8%

    Lower fail rate: 11.8%, against 19.0% for the Renault Scenic, both built around 2018.

    5,255 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Hyundai ix20

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    4.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.4%

    Lower fail rate: 12.5%, against 19.0% for the Renault Scenic, both built around 2018.

    3,239 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Toyota Estima

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17.7%

    No clear edge over the Renault Scenic on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,057 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Ford Tourneo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    21.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    89.2%

    No clear edge over the Renault Scenic on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate, share still registered and recalls only.

    3,550 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Renault Scenic across all generations combined fails MOTs slightly more often than typical for this age. It has the 4th lowest fail rate of 11 Renault models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 1,059 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Renault Scenic ever sold: 45,033 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 1,059 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.