2010 Renault Scenic 2.0L Petrol · GJ10 AMK

The 2010 Renault Scenic passed its most recent MOT on 11 August 2025 at 122,350 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance trend that is broadly stable rather than improving, with several recurring advisories left unaddressed between tests. The tester flagged corroded rear brake discs, a corroded offside rear brake pipe, a corroded offside rear coil spring, and deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage dust covers at the latest inspection. Many of these items appeared in identical or similar form in 2024 and 2023, suggesting the previous owner tolerated developing faults rather than resolving them. The vehicle remains roadworthy on paper, yet the accumulation of unresolved corrosion and wear items points to a pattern of reactive rather than preventive upkeep. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between the August 2022 test at 113,650 miles and the August 2024 test at 120,065 miles, the Scenic covered roughly 6,415 miles in two years, then added a further 2,285 miles by August 2025. That equates to approximately 7,600 miles per year across the recorded history, which is typical for a vehicle of this age and suggests regular use rather than prolonged standing. No suspicious gaps or sudden jumps appear in the odometer record, so there is no evidence of clocking or extended periods off the road. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and braking system, where the most persistent faults cluster. The offside rear coil spring has been flagged as corroded in three consecutive years from 2023 to 2025, and the rear brake discs and at least one rear brake pipe have also drawn advisories for wear and corrosion. Suspension components including the front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints and track rod ends have shown play and deteriorating dust covers across multiple tests, which can accelerate wear on bushes and joints. The front Macpherson strut top bearing was noted as rough at the latest test, and an oil leak was recorded, so the front strut assembly warrants close examination for damping performance and seal integrity. Tyre wear is another recurring theme. Both front and rear outer tyres have repeatedly worn close to the legal limit or developed edge wear, appearing as advisories in 2022, 2024, and 2025. This pattern often indicates neglected wheel alignment or worn suspension geometry, which would also explain the uneven wear on the tyres and the persistent play in ball joints and track rod ends. Before purchase, have the suspension geometry measured on a four-wheel alignment rig, inspect the corroded brake pipe and coil spring in person, and budget for replacement of worn brake discs, anti-roll bar links, and potentially the front strut top bearing.