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VN52 KWX

2002 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

167,523 mi
Last recorded167,523 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 KWX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 167,523 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 164,276 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 155,756 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 146,555 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 129,454 miles

Front head lights slightly out of focus

slight play to o/s/f track rod end

Fail 8 Jan 2021 129,412 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

slight play to o/s/f track rod end

Pass 24 Jan 2020 123,174 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

power steering rack damp

Fail 17 Jan 2020 122,994 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front brake application slightly uneven

power steering rack damp

Pass 22 Jan 2019 113,667 miles

both front wiper blades smearing

nail to o/s rear tyre

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

slight damage to o/s front bottom ball joint

slight play to steering wheel

Fail 18 Jan 2019 113,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wiper blades smearing

nail to o/s rear tyre

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

slight damage to o/s front bottom ball joint

slight play to steering wheel

Pass 13 Jan 2018 104,364 miles

fuel filter damp

o/s/dip beam slightly out of focus

oil leak

slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 12 Jan 2018 104,364 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

fuel filter damp

o/s/dip beam slightly out of focus

oil leak

slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jan 2017 96,245 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 96,245 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,476 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 85,278 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 85,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 79,021 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 79,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 70,082 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 70,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 62,132 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 62,132 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 53,319 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 53,319 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 46,117 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 46,117 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 42,035 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 38,960 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack inner knuckle joint

Pass 18 Nov 2006 34,831 miles

front offside hub bearing slight movement

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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VN52 KWX is a 2002 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2002 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 113,047 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 VN52 KWX, 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 24 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN52 KWX registered?

VN52 KWX is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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