2011 Renault Scenic 1.5L Diesel · OO04 HOC

The 2011 Renault Scenic presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 23 January 2026 at 65,717 miles, passed but carried two minor advisories that were also present on the earlier failed test of the same day. Both rear upper shock absorber bushes are slightly worn, and the offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush is worn without causing excessive movement. These are low-level wear items, not immediate failures, but their recurrence across both the fail and pass entries on the same date suggests the tester flagged them as a developing trend rather than a sudden defect. The vehicle passed its 2025 test at 63,338 miles with advisories for a corroded offside rear brake pipe and a corroding nearside rear brake hose ferrule, indicating that corrosion in the braking system has been a known issue for at least the past year. The 2024 failure at 60,833 miles for contaminated brake fluid and an inoperative engine MIL points to a period where basic fluid and emissions upkeep was neglected, though the subsequent clean pass in January 2024 suggests that was addressed at the time. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle of this age. At 65,717 miles over approximately fifteen years, the average annual distance covered is roughly 4,381 miles. The gap between the January 2024 pass at 60,843 miles and the January 2025 test at 63,338 miles accounts for 2,495 miles in twelve months, and the subsequent jump to 65,717 miles by January 2026 adds a further 2,379 miles. This is a remarkably consistent and low annual pattern, with no sudden spikes or suspicious odometer gaps. Such light use typically reduces wear on drivetrain and braking components, but it also raises the possibility of prolonged standing, which can accelerate rubber perish, brake seizing, and fluid degradation, all of which are reflected in the advisory history. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear suspension and braking corrosion flagged in recent records. The worn rear shock absorber bushes and the corroded rear brake pipe and hose ferrule suggest the underside has been exposed to moisture without adequate undersealing or fluid changes. Inspect the rear subframe, brake lines, and hose ferrules for active corrosion, particularly around the fuel tank area where the nearside rear hose was flagged. Check the offside front inner suspension arm bush for any progression beyond the slight wear noted in January 2026. The contaminated brake fluid advisory from 2024, though resolved at the time, warrants a fresh fluid inspection to confirm the system has not since absorbed moisture, especially given the low mileage and potential for infrequent fluid renewal. Tyre condition should also be verified, as the 2025 advisory for nearside front shoulder wear and cracking indicates either age-related perishing or alignment drift, consistent with a vehicle that covers short distances and sits idle for extended periods.