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VU61 KPE

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,853 mi
Last recorded183,853 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 KPE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 183,853 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 180,310 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 178,223 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 178,220 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 176,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 169,756 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2022 169,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2021 165,086 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 159,466 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 159,466 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 155,696 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 143,245 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 143,240 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s & n/s (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 128,910 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 112,949 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 96,305 miles

front tyres worn on the edges

n/s front brake hose not secure in holding bracket

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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VU61 KPE is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU61 KPE, 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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What year was VU61 KPE registered?

VU61 KPE is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is VU61 KPE safe to buy?

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