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BN12 GYK

2012 Renault Traffic

White Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,169 mi
Last recorded135,169 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Traffic113,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 GYK
MakeRenault
ModelTraffic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 135,169 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 135,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 126,382 miles

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

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

front top mount slight movement

Pass 14 Feb 2024 114,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device mounting bracket removed from screen ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm mounting bush to Chassis deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak possibly from offside gearbox driveshaft oil seasl (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Some scratching to glass at nearside possibly caused by worn wiper previously (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 114,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm mounting bush to chassis debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device mounting bracket removed from screen ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm mounting bush to Chassis deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak possibly from offside gearbox driveshaft oil seasl (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Some scratching to glass at nearside possibly caused by worn wiper previously (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 103,352 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 92,107 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 92,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 82,896 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 71,806 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 60,164 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 60,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 49,684 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 40,566 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

No emissions printout due to low emissions.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 34,417 miles

OSR tyre cracked badly on inner sidewall

steering noisy on lock to lock check

Fail 22 Apr 2016 34,417 miles

OSR tyre cracked badly on inner sidewall

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

steering noisy on lock to lock check

Pass 29 Apr 2015 21,900 miles

Emissions too low to record

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

NSR perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Renault Traffic?

Based on 4,751 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
5,694
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
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BN12 GYK is a 2012 Renault Traffic in White with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Renault Traffic models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 113,093 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 Traffic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN12 GYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Traffic typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Traffic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BN12 GYK registered?

BN12 GYK is a 2012 Renault Traffic, first registered on 7 May 2012.

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