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YD12 DWK

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

176,021 mi
Last recorded176,021 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 DWK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 176,021 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 176,021 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 165,640 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 154,874 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 154,835 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2023 139,326 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 139,324 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 138,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 124,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 124,643 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 109,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 108,489 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive suspect slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 108,489 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive suspect slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 95,475 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 95,470 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 81,273 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 67,295 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 67,295 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade too long (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 52,008 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 52,008 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure too long (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 35,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 35,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YD12 DWK is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YD12 DWK, 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 YD12 DWK registered?

YD12 DWK is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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