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YG12 ACO

2012 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,421 mi
Last recorded127,421 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 ACO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 127,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 106,422 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 106,422 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 98,037 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 98,037 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 93,082 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 88,151 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 87,046 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 87,046 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 81,614 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,700 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 63,918 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 57,929 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,749 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 41,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YG12 ACO is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG12 ACO, 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 YG12 ACO registered?

YG12 ACO is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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