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BV12 VRE

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

207,560 mi
Last recorded207,560 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VRE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 207,560 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 202,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 195,765 miles

Both front track rod ends light play

Fail 22 Nov 2023 195,765 miles

Both front track rod ends light play

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 191,403 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords numerous cuts 205/65r16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords numerous cuts 205/65r16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mount jumping when turning (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 176,422 miles

Offside Front Slight lift in the top suspension leg mount

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 176,422 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight lift in the top suspension leg mount

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 152,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 152,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 116,096 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 79,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 79,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 65,989 miles

could'nt test diesel emissions DPF fitted

Fail 9 May 2017 65,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

could'nt test diesel emissions DPF fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,443 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,272 miles

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

wiper arm mark on windscreen

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 VRE is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV12 VRE, 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 VRE is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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