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YH12 GDO

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,466 mi
Last recorded154,466 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 GDO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 154,466 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 154,446 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to off side rear marked in yellow (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 152,132 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 152,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 147,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear back door stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking (hand) brake travelling far (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 147,139 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central and inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central and inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear back door stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking (hand) brake travelling far (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 139,289 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 139,289 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 131,793 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 131,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 125,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next the rear axle mount (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2019 109,223 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 98,038 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 98,037 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 91,428 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 79,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,563 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 66,563 miles

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

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

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

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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YH12 GDO is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YH12 GDO, 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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YH12 GDO is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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