Renault Scenic (2010)
2010 Renault Scenic
CarHunch analysed 9,134 real MOT records for the 2010 Renault 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 2010 Renault Scenic's first-time pass rate of 75.4% sits notably below the UK average of 80%, signalling below-average reliability, and a serious red flag emerges in the dangerous defect figure: nearly half of these vehicles (47.5%) have recorded a dangerous fault at some point, well above what you'd expect for a 14-year-old car. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically, both hovering around 75%, so fuel type won't solve the underlying durability issues.
These Scenics are averaging around 68,400 miles, which is reasonable for the age, yet owners face an average of four failures and nearly 21 advisories per test, pointing to persistent wear across multiple systems rather than one critical weakness. Before committing to a purchase, have a pre-buy inspection by a Renault specialist focus on the electrical and climate control systems—the high advisory count suggests these are chronic weak points on the model.
The 2010 Renault Scenic has a decent first-time pass rate (75.4%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 9,134 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.
What tends to go wrong
Across 9,134 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010.
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Before you buy a 2010 Renault Scenic
Based on MOT data from 9,134 vehicles — here's what to check.
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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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (77%) | 7,040 | 75.5% | 3.98 |
| Petrol (23%) | 2,094 | 75.2% | 4.07 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 171,324 Renault Scenic vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Renault 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.
Half of all 2010 Renault Scenic vehicles fall between 53,985 and 84,780 miles.
2010 Renault Scenic — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 57% of 2010 Renault Scenics are still active.
4,948 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 57% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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