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SL12 BVJ

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,188 mi
Last recorded136,188 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 BVJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 136,188 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 130,118 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 130,115 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2023 121,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 112,340 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 104,726 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 94,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65 r16 106/104 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 94,732 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65 r16 106/104 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 85,562 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 69,770 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 69,767 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,770 miles

Front wiper blades poor condition

Fail 14 Mar 2017 57,770 miles

Front wiper blades poor condition

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 43,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

emissions too clean to register on smokemeter

Pass 23 Mar 2015 34,169 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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SL12 BVJ is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SL12 BVJ, 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 SL12 BVJ registered?

SL12 BVJ is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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