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BV12 SXS

2012 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

171,093 mi
Last recorded171,093 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 SXS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 171,093 miles

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

Nearside Front subframe bush excessive movement

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 171,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front subframe bush excessive movement

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 158,124 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 158,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 150,207 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 150,207 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 139,593 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 139,589 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 129,409 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F O/S/F O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 129,409 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F O/S/F O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 117,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 117,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 105,059 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 105,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Broken (1.1.15 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 98,967 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 98,967 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,906 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 87,906 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 67,315 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,549 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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BV12 SXS is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BV12 SXS, 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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BV12 SXS is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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