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SL12 BVU

2012 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,645 mi
Last recorded121,645 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 BVU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 121,645 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2x (both) rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2xrear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle complete unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively complete unit (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 118,889 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 116,319 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 112,374 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 109,202 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 109,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 105,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 100,800 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 92,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 86,143 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,009 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 77,002 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,895 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,347 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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SL12 BVU is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BVU, 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 BVU registered?

SL12 BVU is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is SL12 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL12 BVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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