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EX12 DYC

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,313 mi
Last recorded71,313 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 DYC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 71,313 miles

both front headlamps glazed

font brake discs lipped

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 21 Oct 2024 65,460 miles

front brake discs poor

Pass 2 Nov 2023 59,381 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 59,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 54,806 miles

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

play in steering arms

Fail 3 Nov 2022 54,806 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

play in steering arms

Pass 4 Nov 2021 48,288 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Nov 2021 48,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D- bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 42,565 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 42,565 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 33,455 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 33,455 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 28,068 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 28,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement brake pads installed incorrectly (3.5.1k)

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 22,535 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 16,571 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 8,665 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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EX12 DYC is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EX12 DYC, 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 EX12 DYC registered?

EX12 DYC is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for EX12 DYC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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