2016 Renault Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

1,054 Renault Scenic cars first used in 2016 had an MOT in 2025, at about 9 years old, and 69.0% passed first time. That is below the 74.9% for all cars first used in 2016.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2016 Renault Scenic cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2016 Renault Scenic MOT failure items
2016 Renault Scenic common failures
ItemValue
Stop lamp: not working6.5%
Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.5%
Coil spring: fractured or broken4.3%
Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
Position lamp: not working2.8%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2016 Renault Scenic advisories
2016 Renault Scenic common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge17.5%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened13.4%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing12.5%
Brake pads: wearing thin10.6%
Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play5.6%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement5.3%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2016 Renault Scenic faults by area
2016 Renault Scenic faults by area
ItemValue
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment14.8%
Suspension11.6%
Brakes5.5%
Steering5.3%
Tyres5.0%
Visibility3.6%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2016 Renault Scenic recorded mileage
2016 Renault Scenic mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
1,05443,50058,200 miles77,800

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Renault Scenic years

Renault Scenic first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20171,09474.7%78.2%
20161,05469.0%74.9%
20153,01362.6%71.9%
20143,04457.3%68.6%
20132,74955.9%65.8%
20122,43757.2%63.5%
20113,58353.4%61.2%
20105,13051.9%59.3%
20091,57850.8%58.3%
20081,95847.4%57.2%
20072,10648.5%57.4%
20061,43150.0%57.0%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.