2019 Renault Scenic petrol: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the petrol Renault Scenic first registered in 2019 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 736 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Common 2019 Renault Scenic petrol MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2019 Renault Scenic petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres31% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes12% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics10% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Suspension8% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Seats and seatbelts3% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors2% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2019 Renault Scenic petrol
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Renault Scenic compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2018 | 1,718 | Tyres 30% |
| 2017 | 3,263 | Tyres 33% |
| 2016 | 3,197 | Tyres 30% |
| 2015 | 9,084 | Brakes 31% |
| 2014 | 9,410 | Suspension 36% |
| 2013 | 8,662 | Suspension 40% |
| 2012 | 7,899 | Suspension 45% |
| 2011 | 12,293 | Suspension 47% |
| 2010 | 17,993 | Suspension 48% |
| 2009 | 5,758 | Suspension 46% |
| 2008 | 7,869 | Suspension 49% |
| 2007 | 9,176 | Suspension 52% |
| 2006 | 6,328 | Brakes 52% |
| 2005 | 2,797 | Lights and electrics 52% |
| 2004 | 1,957 | Lights and electrics 52% |
| 2003 | 1,499 | Brakes 51% |
| 2002 | 1,140 | Brakes 51% |
| 2001 | 643 | Brakes 46% |
| 2000 | 204 | Brakes 46% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Renault Scenic cars first registered in 2019. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score