2019 Renault Scenic — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Renault Scenic passed 88.7% of its 1,319 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as MPVs of a similar age (11.5% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.2%) and lighting & signalling (4.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, headlamp and brake pads — headlamp aim alone was recorded 28 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 10.1% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 25.0% once past 60-90k — 2.5× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 10.9% of tests failed in 2022 against 13.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.2% | 69 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.9% | 65 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.9% | 38 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.9% | 25 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.9% | 12 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 28 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 20 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 19 |
| 4 | Linkage ball joints | 18 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 11 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 11 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.4% | 322 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.3% | 123 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 74 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.2% | 68 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 1.8% | 24 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.9% | 12 |
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 | 863 | 10.1% |
| 30-60k | 400 | 12.3% |
| 60-90k | 52 | 25.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,108 | 11.4% |
| Diesel | 211 | 10.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 330 | 10.9% |
| 2023 | 324 | 8.9% |
| 2024 | 321 | 11.8% |
| 2025 | 329 | 13.7% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Scenic
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.2% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (4.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (2.9% 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.
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 2019 Renault Scenics pass their MOT?
88.7% of the 1,319 2019 Renault Scenic MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Renault Scenic?
Tyres, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.9%).
Does the 2019 Scenic get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.1% in the 0-30k band to 25.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,319 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.