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EO12 DCU

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,275 mi
Last recorded167,275 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 DCU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 167,275 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2025 167,275 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 158,804 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 158,804 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 149,700 miles

Front steering wheel grip damaged

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 149,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front steering wheel grip damaged

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 143,959 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 130,534 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 117,929 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2...Both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 102,217 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,050 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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EO12 DCU is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EO12 DCU, 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 EO12 DCU registered?

EO12 DCU is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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