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RO12 XVL

2012 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

295,683 mi
Last recorded295,683 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 XVL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 295,683 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F sub from bushes slightly play

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Under the muddy

Fail 10 Apr 2025 295,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S/F & O/S/F Outer side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

N/S/F & O/S/F sub from bushes slightly play

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Under the muddy

Pass 9 Apr 2024 270,798 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Under the vehicle general muddy

Pass 28 Mar 2023 252,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 215,064 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 215,064 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 180,452 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 180,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both side (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 143,317 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 143,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 113,672 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 80,205 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,736 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 58,282 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 58,282 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,768 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 43,768 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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RO12 XVL is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 RO12 XVL, 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 RO12 XVL registered?

RO12 XVL is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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