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SK55 KDO

2005 Renault Trafic

Purple Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

173,682 mi
Last recorded173,682 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 KDO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 173,682 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 173,468 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 173,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 171,071 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 168,960 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 167,864 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 166,413 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 165,290 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 162,504 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 158,617 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 153,133 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in n/s rack

Fail 2 Sep 2016 153,125 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in n/s rack

Pass 19 Jan 2015 146,887 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2015 146,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 131,013 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 131,011 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 May 2013 130,570 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 129,671 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 128,038 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 127,093 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2010 127,093 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 107,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 107,388 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 50,673 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 50,671 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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SK55 KDO is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Purple with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 110,454 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 SK55 KDO, 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 21 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SK55 KDO registered?

SK55 KDO is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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