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EK59 VFJ

2009 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

202,379 mi
Last recorded202,379 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Trafic106,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 VFJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 202,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 202,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 198,311 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine stabilizer mount split

Fail 2 Dec 2024 198,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radios (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached incorrect nuts fitted (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

engine stabilizer mount split

Pass 9 Dec 2023 193,842 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine stabiliser bush worn (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 193,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine stabiliser bush worn (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 193,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and o/s/r corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 186,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 186,744 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 181,447 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 181,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 173,344 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 173,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 159,104 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 145,849 miles

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

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 30 Oct 2018 145,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Sep 2017 131,451 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 115,230 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 99,827 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 82,471 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2013 67,018 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 48,990 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 48,990 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EK59 VFJ is a 2009 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,336 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 EK59 VFJ, 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 17 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EK59 VFJ is a 2009 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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