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HF12 AFK

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

208,901 mi
Last recorded208,901 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF12 AFK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 208,901 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe showing corrosion on exiting space above rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 208,900 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe showing corrosion on exiting space above rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 190,748 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 190,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 170,960 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 154,872 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 154,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 136,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush showing signs of aging perishing not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 136,384 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush showing signs of aging perishing not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 121,740 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 121,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 104,035 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 104,035 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 79,524 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 79,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 58,347 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,778 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 55,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 45,063 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 32,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre mishapen

Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,826 miles

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre mishapen

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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HF12 AFK is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,996cc 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 HF12 AFK, 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 HF12 AFK registered?

HF12 AFK is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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