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GY12 BKU

2012 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,618 mi
Last recorded185,618 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 BKU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 185,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount noisy when turning (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 185,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16, tyre has a flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount noisy when turning (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 177,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre edge wearing smooth

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 177,228 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre edge wearing smooth

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 162,768 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 162,768 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 147,954 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 135,483 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Fail 16 Apr 2022 135,446 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 23 Apr 2021 125,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 205/65/16 C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & edges 205/65/16 C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 205/65/16 C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 205/65/16 C (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 125,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 205/65/16 C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & edges 205/65/16 C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 205/65/16 C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 205/65/16 C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 110,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16 c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 110,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16 c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 94,787 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 94,787 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 80,875 miles

Both front wiper smear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 80,874 miles

Stop lamp not working nearside, offside and central (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front wiper smear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,222 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 66,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 52,980 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 38,896 miles

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

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

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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GY12 BKU is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GY12 BKU, 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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GY12 BKU is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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