Renault Scenic: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 13.4% of Renault Scenic MOT tests — 38,706 tests out of 289,279. It shows up most on 2005 and 2007 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 662 | 10.0% |
| 2001 | 2,047 | 10.9% |
| 2002 | 3,471 | 8.3% |
| 2003 | 4,820 | 10.4% |
| 2004 | 7,374 | 15.0% |
| 2005 | 10,357 | 15.5% |
| 2006 | 20,941 | 15.4% |
| 2007 | 29,259 | 16.6% |
| 2008 | 23,465 | 15.5% |
| 2009 | 14,997 | 15.0% |
| 2010 | 45,518 | 15.2% |
| 2011 | 30,184 | 14.3% |
| 2012 | 18,673 | 13.3% |
| 2013 | 19,951 | 13.2% |
| 2014 | 21,096 | 11.5% |
| 2015 | 19,124 | 7.6% |
| 2016 | 6,380 | 5.4% |
| 2017 | 6,284 | 4.6% |
| 2018 | 3,264 | 3.3% |
| 2019 | 1,319 | 2.9% |
Methodology & source. 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.