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S12 FET

2017 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,842 mi
Last recorded101,842 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Trafic70,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 FET
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 101,842 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged N/S (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 101,807 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected CALIPOR LEAKING (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside A B S WIRE INSECURE

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front FLEXI HOSE INSECURE

Offside Front HEAT SHEILD FRONT AND REAR INSECURE

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2025 95,135 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 95,090 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 89,633 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 89,633 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 82,676 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 72,517 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))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 72,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 15 Sep 2020 57,302 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 57,302 miles

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

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

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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S12 FET is a 2017 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 70,327 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 S12 FET, 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 9 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S12 FET registered?

S12 FET is a 2017 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 September 2017.

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