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BV12 VLA

2012 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,495 mi
Last recorded125,495 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VLA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 125,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 125,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 116,641 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 116,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 105,257 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 98,391 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 95,251 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 91,880 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 88,786 miles

both front tyres showing wear

slight damage to webbing of mid row n/s seat belt

Pass 7 Feb 2018 84,727 miles

Nearside Rear Seat @ N/S side loading door has slight movement in upright portion of seat.

Fail 7 Feb 2018 84,727 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat @ N/S side loading door has slight movement in upright portion of seat.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 77,056 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays wont let me do full inspection of the vehicle

Fail 22 Feb 2017 77,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays wont let me do full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2016 63,867 miles

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 16 Feb 2016 63,867 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2015 48,197 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 48,175 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VLA is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VLA, 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 VLA is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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