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RF12 XKS

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

203,966 mi
Last recorded203,966 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 XKS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 203,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

top strut mount has slight play

Fail 2 Feb 2026 203,966 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

top strut mount has slight play

Pass 29 Feb 2024 195,276 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 183,968 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 170,510 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 159,965 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 143,964 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 130,739 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 119,516 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 119,452 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 107,240 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 107,240 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 89,791 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XKS is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

RF12 XKS is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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