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Renault Scenic (2010)

9,134 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75.4% first-time pass rate

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.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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
75.4%
UK average ~80%
Around average
Dangerous (ever)
47.5%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
4
Over 15.3 tests on record
High
Typical mileage
68k
Middle half: 54k–85k
For context
🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.
🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 20.9 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.
🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

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.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 9,134 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 58.5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Tyre wear 57.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Suspension & steering 30.8%
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play · Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.
Other issues 26%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components · Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 47.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 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 ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
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.

Silver 23.4%
40,034
Blue 23.3%
39,954
Red 13.2%
22,658
Grey 10.7%
18,300
Black 9.5%
16,279
Green 6.1%
10,524
Beige 6%
10,339
Gold 4%
6,907
Bronze 1.6%
2,685
White 1.1%
1,852
Yellow 0.7%
1,283
Maroon 0.3%
509

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.

68,422
typical
53,985
low mileage
84,780
high mileage

Half of all 2010 Renault Scenic vehicles fall between 53,985 and 84,780 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 53,985 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.
53,985–84,780 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Renault Scenics sit.
Over 114,453 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

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.

8,682 4,948 2014 2025

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.

MOT History Averages

15.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
4
Avg failures per vehicle
20.9
Avg advisories per vehicle
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