Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Renault Grand Scenic?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2020 Renault Grand Scenic?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2020 Renault Grand Scenic?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2020 Renault Grand Scenic reliable?

Based on MOT data from 235 vehicles, the 2020 Renault Grand Scenic has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Renault Grand Scenic?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault Grand Scenic (2020)

235 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.1% first-time pass rate

2020 Renault Grand Scenic

CarHunch analysed 235 real MOT records for the 2020 Renault Grand Scenic. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Renault Grand Scenic is slightly more reliable than average, with an 84.7% first-time MOT pass rate compared to the UK average of 80%, and only 14.9% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—well within acceptable bounds. Petrol variants perform well at 86% pass rate, suggesting the powertrain is solid.

At 31,805 miles on average, these cars are running reasonably light for their age, which explains the low failure rate of 0.69 per vehicle. However, the advisory count of 4.1 per test indicates routine maintenance issues—mostly wear-related items—so budget for minor repairs and don't skip scheduled servicing when buying one.

We have limited data for the 2020 Renault Grand Scenic — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

86.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

14.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.69

Over 3.9 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

27k

Middle half: 19k–42k

For context

These stats describe 235 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 235 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 14.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (84%)	197	86.9%	0.62

Colour Breakdown

Based on 72,986 Renault Grand Scenic vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 25.9%

18,907

Silver 19%

13,839

Grey 13.7%

9,990

Black 13.5%

9,875

Red 10.2%

7,429

Beige 5.2%

3,828

Gold 4.1%

2,958

Bronze 3.7%

2,681

Green 2.3%

1,712

White 1.7%

1,260

Yellow 0.4%

312

Brown 0.3%

195

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Renault Grand Scenic vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

26,665

typical

18,860

low mileage

41,970

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Renault Grand Scenic vehicles fall between 18,860 and 41,970 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,860 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 18,860–41,970 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Renault Grand Scenics sit.

⚠ Over 56,659 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Renault Grand Scenic — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Renault Grand Scenics are still on the road.

Strong survival — 227 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.69

Avg failures per vehicle

4.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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