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BN12 GVM

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,888 mi
Last recorded123,888 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 GVM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 123,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 123,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 109,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 99,263 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 90,489 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 81,325 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 81,157 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 71,701 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 71,693 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 62,862 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 62,848 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 61,820 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Coil spring corroded both front starting to corrode at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high vis (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 61,820 miles

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Coil spring corroded both front starting to corrode at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high vis (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 51,157 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near side sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 51,157 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near side sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nails X 3 ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 42,031 miles

front discs corroded n-s-f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2016 31,422 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 31,422 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

High level brake light inop

Pass 19 Apr 2016 29,836 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 29,834 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 22,334 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 22,334 miles

Front 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)

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 GVM is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BN12 GVM, 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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BN12 GVM is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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