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RF12 DYY

2012 Renault Trafic

Grey Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,118 mi
Last recorded89,118 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 DYY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 89,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 81,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 3 Jul 2023 73,691 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 73,686 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 66,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 66,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 57,916 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 44,366 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 44,363 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 42,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 42,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 34,956 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 32,225 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 29,586 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 22,287 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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RF12 DYY is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Grey with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF12 DYY, 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 RF12 DYY registered?

RF12 DYY is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for RF12 DYY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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