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GF12 NTO

2012 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,389 mi
Last recorded177,389 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 NTO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 177,389 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 174,828 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT & OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 174,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement SEIZED (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW EFFORT 68 KG (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT & OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 169,571 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 169,563 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW EFFORT 91 KG (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 159,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 159,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT & REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 146,993 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 130,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 108,577 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 97,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 89,218 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 79,639 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,160 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges close to limits

Fail 12 Jun 2015 58,160 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges close to limits

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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GF12 NTO is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GF12 NTO, 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 GF12 NTO registered?

GF12 NTO is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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