2012 Renault Scenic 1.5L Diesel · SL12 AWO

The vehicle currently presents a positive roadworthiness status, showing an improving maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted in September 2025 at 43,374 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that previous mechanical concerns have been addressed. This clean result follows a period of concern in late 2024 where the vehicle passed despite an advisory related to the rear braking system. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,100 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap in usage between November 2021 (32,930 miles) and December 2023 (33,805 miles), where only 875 miles were covered over two years. However, usage increased recently, with 9,569 miles driven between November 2023 and September 2025. Such low annual mileage often leads to age-related degradation and surface corrosion rather than mechanical wear from distance. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system given the recurring history of corrosion in 2021 and pitting or scoring on the rear discs in 2024. These issues suggest the vehicle sits stationary for long periods, allowing moisture to attack the metal surfaces. It is also vital to inspect the rubber components, such as suspension bushes and sidewalls, which can crack and perish over fourteen years regardless of the low mileage driven. Checking the chassis for structural integrity remains a necessary step to ensure that the low usage has not masked hidden rust in the frame points.