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SB65 VZM

2015 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,030 mi
Last recorded90,030 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Renault Trafic81,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB65 VZM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2026 90,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification spring fitted incorrectly causing spring to rub on inner body structure (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification coil spring fitted incorrectly causing spring to rub on inner body structure. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine and gbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

boost pipe fouling alternator

coolant low

oil topped up before test 1.5L

Pass 26 Aug 2025 84,744 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal on floor - Needs pumped to get gears

Coolant low

Front Lower Both - coil spring not seated correctly

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 84,719 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EML ON (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal on floor - Needs pumped to get gears

Coolant low

Nearside DRL INOP

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 76,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 76,141 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lack of oil/eml light on and emission check light (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 67,210 miles

Nearside Front running light not working

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 67,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed oil low (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing wiring missing (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged wire rubbing on drive shaft (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front running light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 56,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205x65x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 50,986 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 50,986 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 41,736 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 41,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 33,495 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 33,495 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 25,035 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 25,035 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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SB65 VZM is a 2015 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2015 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 81,054 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 SB65 VZM, 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 11 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SB65 VZM is a 2015 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 October 2015.

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