2010 Renault Grand Scenic — MOT failures & pass rate
34,167 MOT tests on the 2010 Renault Grand Scenic are in this dataset, and 69.2% of them passed. MPVs of a similar age fail 25.6% of the time, so this is 5.2pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (19.1%) and suspension (17.0%) 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 3,867 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2010 Grand Scenic fails 34.6% of the time in the 0-30k band and 32.4% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.2 points.
The petrol cars hold up better: 28.6% fail against 31.2% for diesel, a 2.6-point gap across 34,167 tests.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 35.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.1% | 6,517 |
| 2 | Suspension | 17.0% | 5,794 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.4% | 2,876 |
| 4 | Steering | 8.4% | 2,872 |
| 5 | Tyres | 5.9% | 2,025 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.6% | 1,565 |
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 | 3,867 |
| 2 | Track rod end | 3,228 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 2,989 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 1,897 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints | 1,544 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 1,496 |
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 | 35.9% | 12,264 |
| 2 | Tyres | 31.7% | 10,844 |
| 3 | Suspension | 25.1% | 8,573 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 15.7% | 5,357 |
| 5 | Other defects | 14.6% | 5,003 |
| 6 | Steering | 6.8% | 2,326 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 156 | 34.6% |
| 30-60k | 1,696 | 25.1% |
| 60-90k | 8,665 | 28.9% |
| 90-120k | 13,015 | 31.5% |
| 120-150k | 7,373 | 32.0% |
| 150k+ | 3,132 | 32.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 29,451 | 31.2% |
| Petrol | 4,716 | 28.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,429 | 29.9% |
| 2022 | 7,955 | 31.0% |
| 2023 | 7,024 | 30.9% |
| 2024 | 6,013 | 31.6% |
| 2025 | 4,746 | 31.4% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Grand Scenic
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 19.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (19.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (17.0% 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.
- Brakes (8.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2010 Renault Grand Scenics pass their MOT?
69.2% of the 34,167 2010 Renault Grand Scenic MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Renault Grand Scenic?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.1% of tests, followed by suspension (17.0%).
Does the 2010 Grand Scenic get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 34.6% in the 0-30k band to 32.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 34,167 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.