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SV12 PKJ

2012 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,076 mi
Last recorded85,076 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 PKJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 85,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 75,759 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 75,757 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component has an unsafe modification ball joint to lower arm, bolts are too short (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 70,550 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 67,387 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 67,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to pipe burst nsr (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to eml light on and check injection (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens sharp edges (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs pump both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

some underside suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2022 60,874 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

various areas and components on underside corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2022 60,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to abs unit x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor and seat (1.6 (e))

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

various areas and components on underside corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2021 58,572 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2021 58,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2020 53,622 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 53,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 46,477 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2019 46,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2018 41,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,731 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 37,731 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear at offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 33,683 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,514 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 26,514 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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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SV12 PKJ is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 SV12 PKJ, 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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SV12 PKJ is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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