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MA17 VKB

2017 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,977 mi
Last recorded120,977 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Trafic70,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA17 VKB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 120,977 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 120,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 114,737 miles

Central Rear Upper BRAKE LENSE CRACKED

Fail 12 Feb 2025 114,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 107,033 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 106,948 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 97,308 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 97,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/60r17c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 89,637 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,008 miles

Emissions no peak detected

Front wipers slightly smeary aero blades

Intercooler damaged

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Also surround damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 19 Jan 2021 86,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated Damaged exhaust sensor wiring (4.11 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Emissions no peak detected

Front wipers slightly smeary aero blades

Intercooler damaged

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Also surround damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2020 62,963 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

turbo intercooler damaged.

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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MA17 VKB is a 2017 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2017 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 70,327 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 MA17 VKB, 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 9 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MA17 VKB is a 2017 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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