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PO12 XTX

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,917 mi
Last recorded133,917 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 XTX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 133,917 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 133,350 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 133,347 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 132,453 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 132,453 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 128,076 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres have cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at the bottom of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

antifreeze below minimum

horn poor

wipers smearing

Fail 23 May 2023 128,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement cable seized and jamming caliper on (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres have cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at the bottom of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

antifreeze below minimum

horn poor

wipers smearing

Pass 26 May 2022 124,116 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush not fitted correctly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 124,116 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush not fitted correctly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 119,883 miles

clutch biting low

Nearside Front fog light inop

Fail 27 May 2021 119,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

clutch biting low

Pass 27 May 2020 109,229 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 104,498 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 104,498 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 98,858 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 84,971 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2015 56,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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PO12 XTX is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PO12 XTX, 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 PO12 XTX registered?

PO12 XTX is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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