2010 Renault Scenic 1.9L Diesel · WP10 AAF

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2010 Renault Scenic was conducted on 2 April 2026 and resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, indicating that on the day of examination the vehicle met the statutory roadworthiness standards across all tested items including lights, steering, suspension, brakes, tyres, seat belts, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity. Looking back across the available MOT history, the vehicle has passed each annual test cleanly since at least 2022, with no advisories logged at any stage over a continuous five-year period. While a clean advisory record is certainly a positive indicator and suggests the previous keeper has been attentive to replacing worn components ahead of test deadlines, it is worth noting that under the current MOT presentation standards, drivers are only required to report defects identified at the time of test, and there is no guarantee that items close to the advisory threshold were not borderline. Overall, the maintenance trend appears stable and consistent, which for a sixteen-year-old vehicle is a reassuring signal. The recorded mileage of 148,766 against a vehicle age of approximately sixteen years equates to an annualised usage of around 9,300 miles, which is broadly typical for a family-sized MPV of this generation and suggests a mixture of urban commuting, school runs, and occasional longer journeys. There is no evidence within the MOT history of significant gaps in annual mileage or unusual step-changes that would imply long periods of standing, clock discrepancies, or extended motorway use. That said, given the vehicle has now covered nearly 150,000 miles, cumulative wear on major mechanical components such as the clutch, dual-mass flywheel if fitted, turbocharger (on dCi derivatives), front suspension wishbones, anti-roll bar bushes, and rear trailing arm bearings should be assumed as standard for the odometer reading, even though none of these items are strictly MOT-tested. Buyers should interpret the mileage as honest-looking but should not assume mechanical perfection simply because the odometer reads as expected. For a clean-history sixteen-year-old car of this mileage, the absence of recorded advisories means you cannot rely on the MOT data alone to flag what is likely approaching its service interval. A physical inspection should pay particular attention to the tyres, as units fitted at the previous MOT may now be up to two years old and could be showing age-related perishing or sidewall cracking even if the tread depth remains above the legal 1.6mm minimum; check the DOT date code on the sidewall and inspect the inner and outer shoulders for uneven wear patterns that might indicate worn front suspension components or tracking misalignment. The brake discs and calipers are also worth close examination, as prolonged standing or light use can promote surface corrosion on the disc faces and lead to binding caliper slides, which would manifest as brake shudder under pedal application or uneven pad transfer; lift each corner and check for free wheel rotation and pad material thickness where visible. Under the bonnet, verify the age of the 12V battery, the condition of drive belts, the integrity of coolant and brake fluid hoses, and confirm that the cam belt or timing chain service interval has been observed according to manufacturer schedule. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and rough surfaces, which would point to worn lower wishbone bushes, drop links, or top mounts; pay particular attention to the rear suspension, as Renault Scenics of this era are known for rear trailing arm wear that produces a creak or knock when cornering or traversing uneven roads. Check for any pulling under braking, which could indicate a seized caliper guide pin or a warped front disc, and feel for vibration through the steering wheel that may suggest worn front brake discs or a perished tyre. On the engine side, listen for any diesel knock or excessive smoke on start-up if it is a dCi model, and verify smooth operation of the electronic handbrake and parking brake mechanism, as these are common failure points on this generation. Finally, confirm that the service book is fully stamped and cross-reference the recorded mileages against the digital odometer to rule out any discrepancy, and ask for evidence of recent replacement of age-sensitive items such as the cam belt, water pump, and thermostat, as these are critical on a high-mileage Renault of this vintage regardless of how clean the MOT history appears on paper.