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RK12 XWN

2012 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,879 mi
Last recorded102,879 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 XWN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 102,879 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 102,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Top rubber mount split/broken up (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 99,762 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 97,293 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have some rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 97,293 miles

Brake cable damaged cable snapped during test (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have some rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 96,135 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front subframe support corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 96,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front subframe support corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 94,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 93,542 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 92,946 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 91,161 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 88,247 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 84,900 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 82,300 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 82,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,499 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 69,499 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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RK12 XWN is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RK12 XWN, 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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RK12 XWN is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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