2014 Renault Scenic — MOT failures & pass rate
21,096 MOT tests on the 2014 Renault Scenic are in this dataset, and 74.8% of them passed. Against MPVs of a similar age (19.0% fail rate), the 2014 Scenic comes out 6.2pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (11.5%) and lighting & signalling (11.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, joints and stop lamp — coil spring alone was recorded 1,819 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 15.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 32.6% once past 150k — 2.0× the risk.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.2pp more often than petrol ones (25.2% vs 23.0%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 28.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 22.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 11.5% | 2,417 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 11.3% | 2,385 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.4% | 1,558 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.9% | 1,242 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.1% | 865 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.1% | 859 |
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 | 1,819 |
| 2 | Joints | 1,652 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 1,115 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 842 |
| 5 | Wipers | 765 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 606 |
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 | 28.2% | 5,951 |
| 2 | Tyres | 27.7% | 5,832 |
| 3 | Suspension | 17.5% | 3,684 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 10.4% | 2,186 |
| 5 | Other defects | 8.9% | 1,886 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.6% | 770 |
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 | 1,233 | 15.9% |
| 30-60k | 7,319 | 21.4% |
| 60-90k | 8,312 | 27.2% |
| 90-120k | 3,193 | 30.3% |
| 120-150k | 810 | 29.1% |
| 150k+ | 218 | 32.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 20,574 | 25.2% |
| Petrol | 522 | 23.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,174 | 22.0% |
| 2022 | 4,223 | 23.8% |
| 2023 | 4,291 | 25.2% |
| 2024 | 4,294 | 27.2% |
| 2025 | 4,114 | 27.7% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Scenic
On a 2014 Scenic, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 11.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (11.5% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (11.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (7.4% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
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 2014 Renault Scenics pass their MOT?
74.8% of the 21,096 2014 Renault Scenic MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Renault Scenic?
Suspension, recorded in 11.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (11.3%).
Does the 2014 Scenic get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.9% in the 0-30k band to 32.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 21,096 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.