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SM12 JDZ

2012 Renault Trafic

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,153 mi
Last recorded169,153 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 JDZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 169,153 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Nearside steering slight play

coolant slight leak

exhaust flexi deteriorated, centre cracked slight leak

general component corrosion

shockers and springs badly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2025 154,877 miles

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

Offside Front ball joint play (bolt on)

component corrosion / struts and springs badly corroded

coolant leak front engine block

exhaust flexi leak, dpf hose split

Pass 3 Jul 2024 147,019 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

suspension components corroded, deteriorating

Fail 28 Jun 2024 147,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

suspension components corroded, deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2023 137,199 miles

Central Brake cable corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2023 136,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Brake cable corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2022 123,677 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 123,675 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 112,266 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 107,522 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 107,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 100,764 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 100,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 95,575 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 88,819 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,620 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,266 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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SM12 JDZ is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM12 JDZ, 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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SM12 JDZ is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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