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VU61 KPR

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,656 mi
Last recorded172,656 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 KPR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 172,656 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 172,656 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 147,135 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 130,152 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both shocks corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2023 130,152 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both shocks corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 123,807 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jan 2019 123,807 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2017 106,176 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 20 Dec 2017 106,174 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f droplink b/joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front d rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Jan 2017 90,438 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 76,334 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 60,527 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

emissions too clean to register

Fail 5 Jan 2015 60,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

emissions too clean to register

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 KPR is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VU61 KPR, 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 KPR registered?

VU61 KPR is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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