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SG12 MZV

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

198,183 mi
Last recorded198,183 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 MZV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 198,183 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 198,008 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 195,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 172,713 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 172,713 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 153,148 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 153,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2020 133,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 118,113 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 109,384 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 91,551 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 72,408 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 72,408 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 51,228 miles

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

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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SG12 MZV is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SG12 MZV, 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 SG12 MZV registered?

SG12 MZV is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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