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SH12 AKZ

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,478 mi
Last recorded114,478 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 AKZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 114,478 miles

Both rear coil springs not sitting correctly in mount

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2026 114,478 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes going into abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both rear coil springs not sitting correctly in mount

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2025 113,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes going to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2025 113,130 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes going to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2024 109,992 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 109,992 miles

Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Pass 19 May 2023 104,140 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 104,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 97,961 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 97,961 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 90,770 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 85,813 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 85,813 miles

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

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 78,580 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 May 2019 78,578 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2018 72,924 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 May 2017 62,231 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 62,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 49,757 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 33,984 miles

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 AKZ is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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