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PT12 PAW

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

175,591 mi
Last recorded175,591 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPT12 PAW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 175,591 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2025 175,591 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 157,651 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 157,208 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 139,130 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 139,130 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 124,411 miles

Both wiper blades poor clearing

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar D bush worn

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 124,411 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both wiper blades poor clearing

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar D bush worn

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Front Both front tyres excessive wear on outer edges

Pass 21 May 2021 108,775 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 May 2021 108,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 100,625 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 100,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2019 95,658 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 May 2019 95,658 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 88,169 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 20 May 2017 78,629 miles

n/s/f inner track arm has very slight play

n/s/f tyre getting low [3mm]

Pass 19 May 2016 69,008 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 60,741 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front wiper blades slight split

Fail 11 May 2015 60,741 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside and offside front wiper blades slight split

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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PT12 PAW is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PT12 PAW, 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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PT12 PAW is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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