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BV62 ELW

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,196 mi
Last recorded149,196 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 ELW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 149,196 miles

Offside Front slight wheel bearing noise

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 141,909 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 141,909 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2023 134,337 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2023 134,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 121,582 miles

both rear brake pipes to flexible hoses corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2021 115,015 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2020 95,278 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 95,278 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 88,675 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 77,642 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 66,676 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 61,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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Fail 29 Sep 2016 61,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 12 Oct 2015 47,436 miles

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED OBSTRUCTION VIEW OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 12 Oct 2015 47,436 miles

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

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED OBSTRUCTION VIEW OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

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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BV62 ELW is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 BV62 ELW, 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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What year was BV62 ELW registered?

BV62 ELW is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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