Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 Renault 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 2019 Renault 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 2019 Renault 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 2019 Renault Scenic reliable?

Based on MOT data from 284 vehicles, the 2019 Renault Scenic has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2019 Renault Scenic?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2019 Renault Scenic are: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (26.2% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (26.2% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (23.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2019 Renault 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 Scenic (2019)

284 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.4% first-time pass rate

2019 Renault Scenic

CarHunch analysed 284 real MOT records for the 2019 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 2019 Renault Scenic passes its MOT on the first attempt 87.8% of the time, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, which suggests this generation is mechanically sound. However, 18% of vehicles have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth noting during your pre-purchase inspection.

These Scenics are averaging just under 27,000 miles—typical for a five-year-old family car—and when they do fail their MOT, it's usually minor (0.68 failures per vehicle). Before you buy, get a full service history and specifically check the advisory items list, since these cars accumulate around four advisories per test on average, often indicating wear on consumables rather than structural problems.

We have limited data for the 2019 Renault 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

88.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

18%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.68

Over 4.8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

24k

Middle half: 17k–32k

For context

These stats describe 284 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 284 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 26.2%

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 12.3%

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.

Other issues 6.5%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension & steering 4.2%

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.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019.

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Before you buy a 2019 Renault Scenic

Based on MOT data from 284 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18% 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 →
📄 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 Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (85%)	242	88.6%	0.65

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 2019 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.

23,822

typical

16,621

low mileage

31,938

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Renault Scenic vehicles fall between 16,621 and 31,938 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 16,621 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.

✓ 16,621–31,938 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Renault Scenics sit.

⚠ Over 43,116 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Renault Scenic — Still on the Road

Almost all 2019 Renault Scenics are still on the road.

Strong survival — 274 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% 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

4.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.68

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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