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SM05 SKV

2005 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,053 mi
Last recorded98,053 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 SKV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 98,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of the vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2019 97,086 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Whole underside of van has a lot of surface corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2018 96,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 96,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 94,659 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front discs pitted and scored

front strut top mounts sticking slightly

o/s/f brake slightly binding

oil level low

possible slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play n/s/f steering arm

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Fail 14 Apr 2017 94,650 miles

Fuel tank insecure front tank strap (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front discs pitted and scored

front strut top mounts sticking slightly

o/s/f brake slightly binding

oil level low

possible slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play n/s/f steering arm

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 27 Apr 2016 91,703 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 91,703 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 88,536 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 88,536 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,145 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 76,234 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,193 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 56,974 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 56,974 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 46,778 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 46,778 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 36,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2008 27,765 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 27,765 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SM05 SKV is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 SM05 SKV, 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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SM05 SKV is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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