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FN59 VSM

2009 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,217 mi
Last recorded171,217 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Trafic106,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 VSM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 171,217 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 168,952 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 168,952 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 163,677 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 157,857 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 149,784 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 147,188 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 147,188 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 145,694 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2019 145,683 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2018 143,325 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 12 Nov 2018 143,325 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 30 Sep 2017 139,109 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 108,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Oct 2016 107,613 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/16 c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Oct 2015 70,668 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 51,243 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 51,243 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,982 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 38,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 29,856 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 29,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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FN59 VSM is a 2009 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FN59 VSM, 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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What year was FN59 VSM registered?

FN59 VSM is a 2009 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is FN59 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN59 VSM shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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