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BB52 LAY

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,205 mi
Last recorded128,205 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB52 LAY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 128,205 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlight aims poor

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2026 128,204 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlight aims poor

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2024 123,846 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 118,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under the bonnet to abs pump corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 118,069 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items on dash (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under the bonnet to abs pump corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 112,053 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in and out of abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 112,053 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in and out of abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 103,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above subframe , corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Aug 2021 103,219 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Parking brake lever , on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above subframe , corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2020 92,205 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 92,202 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 82,643 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 82,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 70,968 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,222 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 40,339 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 28,469 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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BB52 LAY is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BB52 LAY, 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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BB52 LAY is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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