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HV02 KBX

2002 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

172,189 mi
Last recorded172,189 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 KBX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 172,189 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 172,181 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 172,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 162,130 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 162,122 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 157,885 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 157,883 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 151,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 137,527 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing slight damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 137,527 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing slight damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 126,923 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 126,896 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2017 116,266 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 116,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 111,682 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 103,788 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 94,666 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 58,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

oil level low

several lights ecu lights on.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 58,912 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

oil level low

several lights ecu lights on.

Fail 24 Feb 2012 80,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 80,022 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 72,504 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 64,162 miles

Strut top bearing's stiff.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 60,170 miles

Front discs slightly scored.

Rear discs slightly corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 54,610 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 54,610 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Slight fault with dipswitch

Pass 6 Jul 2007 49,436 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 49,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wiper blades could do with changing

Pass 3 Jul 2006 44,820 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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HV02 KBX is a 2002 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2002 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 113,047 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 HV02 KBX, 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 24 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HV02 KBX is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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