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BG12 HEV

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,453 mi
Last recorded141,453 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 HEV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 141,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 125,470 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 124,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front under tray broken and insecure but not likely to fall off

offside steering rack boot damp but no visible splits

rear brake discs pitting

Fail 8 Nov 2021 124,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front under tray broken and insecure but not likely to fall off

offside steering rack boot damp but no visible splits

rear brake discs pitting

Pass 7 Oct 2020 121,686 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image poor (lens cracked) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake discs showing signs of wear (inner faces) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage to hub cap (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective flat

brake pedal feels spongy

front brakes release unevenly

front under tray broke and insecure

offside front wheel binding on

offside steering rack gaiter damp but no visible splits

power steering reservoir not secure

rear brake discs slight pitting

Pass 7 Oct 2019 121,124 miles

Spare tyre defective

coolant level low

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65 R16 C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 121,123 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65 R16 C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Spare tyre defective

coolant level low

Pass 25 Sep 2018 119,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.65.16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 119,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.65.16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 113,389 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 113,389 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 103,314 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d type (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/r16c/107/105 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d type (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/r16c/107/105 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 103,314 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d type (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/r16c/107/105 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d type (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/r16c/107/105 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 90,087 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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BG12 HEV is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG12 HEV, 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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BG12 HEV is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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