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CE12 WAU

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,235 mi
Last recorded151,235 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 WAU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 151,235 miles

Front unable to fully inspect pads (front)

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

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside reverse lamp unit missing not affecting light output

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

Offside Front top mount slight play

Rear unable to fully inspect pads (rear)

all disc heavly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2026 151,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front unable to fully inspect pads (front)

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

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside reverse lamp unit missing not affecting light output

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear unable to fully inspect pads (rear)

all disc heavly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 148,380 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

spare tyre damaged.

Fail 4 Feb 2025 148,380 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

spare tyre damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 141,991 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front AGED TYRE ***** 12 YEARS OLD*****

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD GROOVES PERISHED AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 141,991 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DEFECTIVE STEERING AND SUSPENSION UNSAFE FOR BRAKE TEST (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front AGED TYRE ***** 12 YEARS OLD*****

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD GROOVES PERISHED AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 136,048 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 134,952 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 129,755 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 126,311 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 121,075 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 114,650 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 101,218 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front tyre punctured

Pass 5 May 2016 83,403 miles

Offside Rear light unit damaged but in good working order

emissions too clean at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2015 64,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CE12 WAU is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE12 WAU, 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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CE12 WAU is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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