2012 Renault Scenic 1.5L Diesel · YP61 KWJ
2012 Renault Scenic (1.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 206,153 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT SCENIC
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,153 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP61 KWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 206,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP61 KWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Renault Scenic (YP61 KWJ) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
YP61 KWJ Mileage History
- 11/08/2022183,368 mi
- 22/08/2022183,729 mi+361 mi
- 29/08/2023188,866 mi+5,137 mi
- 30/08/2024197,458 mi+8,592 mi
- 27/08/2025206,153 mi+8,695 mi
Average of roughly 7,482 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Scenic Mk3
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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The EPB module or rear caliper motors can fail or become slow to release, leaving warning messages, dragging brakes or an MOT headache.
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