2012 Renault G Scenic D-Que Tt Dciss — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2012 Renault G Scenic D-Que Tt Dciss passed 71.1% of its 2,017 recorded MOT tests. That is 7.3 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 21.6%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and steering.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (18.1%) and suspension (15.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, track rod end and stop lamp — coil spring alone was recorded 216 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 30.9% versus 19.9%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 32.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 27.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 31.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.1% | 365 |
| 2 | Suspension | 15.5% | 313 |
| 3 | Steering | 7.3% | 147 |
| 4 | Brakes | 6.5% | 132 |
| 5 | Tyres | 5.6% | 113 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.1% | 63 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 216 |
| 2 | Track rod end | 172 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 160 |
| 4 | Linkage ball joints | 90 |
| 5 | Individual direction indicators | 88 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 84 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 32.3% | 651 |
| 2 | Tyres | 31.3% | 631 |
| 3 | Suspension | 23.9% | 482 |
| 4 | Other defects | 15.5% | 313 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 15.4% | 311 |
| 6 | Steering | 6.2% | 124 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 166 | 19.9% |
| 60-90k | 647 | 28.6% |
| 90-120k | 685 | 30.4% |
| 120-150k | 371 | 29.9% |
| 150k+ | 139 | 30.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 447 | 27.3% |
| 2022 | 430 | 27.9% |
| 2023 | 394 | 25.9% |
| 2024 | 397 | 32.2% |
| 2025 | 349 | 31.8% |
What to check before buying a 2012 G Scenic D-Que Tt Dciss
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 18.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (18.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (15.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Steering (7.3% of tests): Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair: £150–£500.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2012 Renault G Scenic D-Que Tt Dcisss pass their MOT?
71.1% of the 2,017 2012 Renault G Scenic D-Que Tt Dciss MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Renault G Scenic D-Que Tt Dciss?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.1% of tests, followed by suspension (15.5%).
Does the 2012 G Scenic D-Que Tt Dciss get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.9% in the 30-60k band to 30.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,017 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.