2016 Renault Scenic 1.5L Diesel · ML16 FKG

The Renault Scenic presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 May 2025 at 31,883 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results since 2022. The earlier failure on 22 May 2023 at 24,440 miles showed no defects listed, and the vehicle passed the very next day on 23 May 2023, indicating an administrative or presentation issue at the first attempt rather than a mechanical fault. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally light use for a 2016 vehicle. Over the recorded tests the car covered 21,205 miles in May 2022, 24,440 by May 2023, 28,426 by May 2024, and 31,883 by May 2025. That equates to roughly 3,200 miles per year, well below typical averages. Such low annual accumulation suggests either short local journeys or extended periods of inactivity, which can allow corrosion, seized calipers, and degraded rubber bushes to develop despite a clean MOT sheet. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and likely standing periods. The MOT history flags no advisories on tyres, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity, so no recurring wear trend is evident in the official data. The single 2023 failure with no defects recorded warrants confirmation that the V5C and test certificate align, but it carries no mechanical implication. Given the sparse and clean record, previous owners appear to have kept the vehicle minimally but adequately maintained for statutory testing. The low mileage means consumable wear is likely minor, yet dormant fluids and perished seals remain a realistic risk that only a workshop check will confirm.