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EK12 AXH

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

208,947 mi
Last recorded208,947 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 AXH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 208,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 198,670 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 198,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 187,534 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 187,419 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 175,873 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 175,873 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 162,641 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 147,171 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 131,045 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 131,045 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 111,467 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 94,452 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 94,375 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 71,646 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 71,646 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,823 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 51,823 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 35,451 miles

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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EK12 AXH is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EK12 AXH, 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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EK12 AXH is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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