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AE52 KFL

2002 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

181,714 mi
Last recorded181,714 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 KFL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 181,714 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bushes also worn (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corroded

Fail 17 May 2022 181,714 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bushes also worn (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 181,193 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 181,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 175,961 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 168,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 168,818 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel NOT WORKING (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 164,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill damaged (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 164,462 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill damaged (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 160,761 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 154,667 miles

Drivers seat frame collapsed

Engine oil leak

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside windscreen washers not working

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2016 154,618 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine oil leak

Front Number Plate damaged

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside (Drivers) seat frame collapsed

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 154,447 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine oil leak

Front Number Plate damaged

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside (Drivers) seat frame collapsed

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 147,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2015 147,226 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 139,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 139,815 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 136,193 miles

7 pin socket insecure

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 131,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hazard switch sticking

o/s outer sill damaged

tow ball plug contacts rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2012 130,919 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hazard switch sticking

o/s outer sill damaged

tow ball plug contacts rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2011 124,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 124,555 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 112,520 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 112,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 102,395 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Mar 2009 102,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2008 82,387 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 82,387 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 66,112 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 61,534 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 46,040 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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AE52 KFL is a 2002 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 2002 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 113,047 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE52 KFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE52 KFL is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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