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VU61 KUT

2012 Renault Trafic

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,094 mi
Last recorded158,094 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 KUT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 158,094 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 158,094 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 152,505 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 147,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jan 2024 147,298 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2023 141,355 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 141,318 miles

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

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65R16C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 135,690 miles

Nearside Front Fog light inop.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres.215/65r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 135,686 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Fog light inop.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres.215/65r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 125,756 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 125,756 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 116,716 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 116,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 107,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 97,469 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 97,469 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 86,421 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 86,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 79,366 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 79,366 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 61,863 miles

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 KUT is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 VU61 KUT, 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 KUT registered?

VU61 KUT is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 January 2012.

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