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BG08 KNK

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,938 mi
Last recorded97,938 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 KNK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 97,938 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 97,935 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 91,919 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 82,616 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 82,614 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 75,661 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 72,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 72,919 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 69,924 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 66,769 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 66,769 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 49,227 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 45,152 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 45,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre under inflated

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 41,329 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 17 Nov 2015 41,269 miles

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing middle nearside (5.2.2a)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat middle nearside (5.2.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Nov 2014 36,383 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 36,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 31,437 miles

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

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

offside rear fog lamp lens deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2012 26,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 26,061 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,132 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

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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BG08 KNK is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 108,602 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 BG08 KNK, 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 18 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BG08 KNK registered?

BG08 KNK is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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