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SH12 AHU

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,015 mi
Last recorded179,015 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 AHU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 179,015 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 179,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 172,420 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 172,196 miles

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 164,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 155,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 147,988 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 143,160 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 138,052 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 137,979 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near to joint with flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 130,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 130,315 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 122,260 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 115,562 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 108,165 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 92,871 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 AHU is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH12 AHU, 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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SH12 AHU is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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