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YH12 OUA

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

249,392 mi
Last recorded249,392 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 OUA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 249,392 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 249,390 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 242,331 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 242,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 237,341 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 235,073 miles

engine oil leaks

stone chips in screen both rear tyres close to wear bans

Fail 4 May 2022 235,064 miles

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

engine oil leaks

stone chips in screen both rear tyres close to wear bans

Pass 20 Apr 2021 231,115 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 225,267 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 221,991 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 202,422 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 159,395 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 159,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 125,674 miles

emissions to clean too test

Pass 7 Feb 2014 83,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,197 miles

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 OUA is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver 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 YH12 OUA, 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 YH12 OUA registered?

YH12 OUA is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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