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Y12 SMO

2011 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,327 mi
Last recorded157,327 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Trafic102,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 SMO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 157,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At ABS Pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 157,239 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked In Chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked In Chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At ABS Pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 147,139 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 147,139 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Position lamp not working number plate light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 135,738 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 118,465 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 100,749 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 94,747 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre On edge of sidewall ()

Fail 18 Dec 2020 94,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Handbrake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre On edge of sidewall ()

Pass 19 Dec 2019 89,129 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At clip on offside on subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 89,129 miles

Brake performance not tested Nearside rear brake pipe burst during brake test (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At clip on offside on subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 82,240 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 82,240 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 76,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 76,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 68,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,068 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 52,602 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 52,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y12 SMO is a 2011 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 102,258 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 Y12 SMO, 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 15 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y12 SMO is a 2011 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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