2014 Renault Scenic 1.5L Diesel · ND14 VUX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on January 15, 2026 at 79,898 miles. However, the maintenance history reveals a reactive pattern rather than proactive care. The car failed the test just one day prior due to an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint. While the immediate defect has been rectified, the trend suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they trigger an MOT failure rather than performing routine preventative inspections. The mileage progression is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. Between January 2024 at 73,225 miles and February 2025 at 75,985 miles, the car covered only 2,760 miles, indicating a period of low use before mileage increased to nearly 4,000 miles in the following year. This low annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals, which may align with the mechanical failures noted in the record. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the suspension assembly, as the 2026 failure indicates that ball steering components are reaching the end of their service life. The 2025 failure also highlighted significantly worn front and rear brake discs alongside a dangerously bald rear rear tyre. While these were replaced to pass the test, verify the quality of the current brake components and check for binding calipers or uneven pad wear. Given the age of the vehicle and the nature of previous faults, checking the subframe for structural corrosion is essential to ensure no hidden rust is developing where the tester did not have access.