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AU12 TPO

2012 Renault Trafic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,274 mi
Last recorded223,274 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 TPO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 223,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 204,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 204,575 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 177,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 177,161 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 142,623 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 142,623 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 126,685 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slight damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 118,797 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 112,716 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 106,237 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 98,594 miles

horn weak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 98,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

horn weak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 85,719 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 85,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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AU12 TPO is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AU12 TPO, 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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AU12 TPO is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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