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BN12 GVE

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,998 mi
Last recorded146,998 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 GVE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 146,998 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 139,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 139,777 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 131,781 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 131,781 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 123,031 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 118,375 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 109,433 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 101,472 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,626 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Apr 2019 93,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low done (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low done (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,176 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 72,225 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 72,225 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 56,679 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,208 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread and outer edge worn but not showing cords

Fail 17 Apr 2015 43,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread and outer edge worn but not showing cords

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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BN12 GVE is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN12 GVE, 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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What year was BN12 GVE registered?

BN12 GVE is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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