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AK12 GGU

2012 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,589 mi
Last recorded110,589 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GGU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 110,589 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 109,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 107,716 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front fog lamp inop and damaged

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp lose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 107,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop and damaged

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp lose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wiper damaged

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 100,365 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside ()

Damage to front bumper

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (STRONG ADVISE) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 89,541 miles

Damage to front bumper

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Central seats ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Central seats ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 89,483 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Damage to front bumper

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Central seats ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Central seats ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,357 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 79,357 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 68,886 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,871 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 57,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 48,393 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,787 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 42,447 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 35,243 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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AK12 GGU is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 100,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK12 GGU, 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 14 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK12 GGU is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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