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DS61 RKE

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,406 mi
Last recorded115,406 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 RKE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 115,406 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Backing plates have corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2025 97,227 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 97,183 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 86,811 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 86,811 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 82,914 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 82,877 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 77,294 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 77,289 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 73,055 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 73,055 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 59,868 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear slight damage to bumper

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

suspension coil springs are corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2020 59,868 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear slight damage to bumper

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

suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 46,780 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 43,576 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 39,345 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 39,345 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 32,149 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 23,988 miles

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

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

Offside front wiper blade split slightly

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various cuts on offside front tyre tread

Fail 8 Jan 2015 23,869 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside front wiper blade split slightly

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various cuts on offside front tyre tread

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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DS61 RKE is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DS61 RKE, 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 DS61 RKE registered?

DS61 RKE is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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