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YF08 KWX

2008 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,499 mi
Last recorded97,499 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 KWX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 97,499 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 97,499 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all brake pipeto rear ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both front jacking point hold and corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2025 96,377 miles

BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS CORRODED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

LIGHT SWITCH SLIGHTLY FAULTY

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 96,367 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 94,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe has a small hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 94,455 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Excess play in strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe has a small hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 87,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 87,502 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 82,122 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 76,127 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS JUDDERING

Fail 17 Nov 2020 76,127 miles

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

BOTH FRONT WIPERS JUDDERING

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR AND BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 69,782 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 65,750 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE SLIGHT SIDE WALL DAMAGE

BOTH FRONT WIPERS JUDDERING

Pass 11 May 2017 61,810 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 61,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 57,864 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INOP

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 May 2016 57,864 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INOP

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 52,205 miles

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

high level stop light inop

Fail 15 May 2015 52,205 miles

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

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

high level stop light inop

Pass 6 May 2014 46,060 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2013 39,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2012 33,682 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 33,682 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 26,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 May 2011 26,832 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YF08 KWX is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 108,602 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 YF08 KWX, 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 18 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YF08 KWX is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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