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T1 KDS

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,961 mi
Last recorded213,961 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 KDS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 213,961 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 213,961 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached removed during test (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 209,374 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 209,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 203,656 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 203,623 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam offside and nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 196,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 190,074 miles

Central Rear Upper high level brake light inoperative

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 189,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Upper high level brake light inoperative

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 183,398 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 183,398 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside front D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play offside and nearside front top bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working offside and nearside fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

park brake application uneven

Pass 4 Jan 2020 172,887 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 172,887 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 159,043 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 153,620 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 153,620 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 138,501 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 122,851 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 97,998 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 97,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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T1 KDS is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T1 KDS, 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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T1 KDS is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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