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SH12 AEW

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,046 mi
Last recorded129,046 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 AEW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 129,046 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 126,789 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 120,831 miles
Fail 21 May 2024

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2023 114,534 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 114,534 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 108,351 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 101,209 miles
Fail 28 May 2021

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

Pass 22 May 2020 96,090 miles
Fail 22 May 2020

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 88,102 miles
Fail 23 May 2019

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 82,214 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 70,395 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 70,395 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 58,090 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 58,090 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 46,774 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 46,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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SH12 AEW is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SH12 AEW, 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 SH12 AEW registered?

SH12 AEW is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is SH12 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 AEW shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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