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YH12 OVO

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

226,888 mi
Last recorded226,888 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 226,888 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision wearing smooth

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 226,796 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip provision wearing smooth

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 219,583 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front flexiable brake hose not secured correct

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 1st row outer seatbelt (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 219,307 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure 2nd row seat back excessive movement (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose not secured correctly

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2nd row outer seat belt (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front ABS wiring not secure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 219,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure 2nd row seat back excessive movement (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose not secured correctly

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2nd row outer seat belt (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front ABS wiring not secure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 213,545 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 213,543 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 207,507 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 201,493 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 197,521 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 191,392 miles

Emissions too clean

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2022 186,003 miles

Emissions not Detected

Pass 5 Feb 2022 178,729 miles

Emissions not Detected

Pass 18 Jun 2021 168,402 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 160,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush(s) worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Front Brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Oct 2019 154,069 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 148,137 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 148,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 144,038 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 143,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 141,705 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 140,426 miles

Central seat back rest worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside hand brake cable inadequately supported

Pass 18 Apr 2017 136,950 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 136,949 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement hand (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding wheel bearing not checked (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

both wiper blades worn

Pass 12 May 2016 120,664 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 84,176 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 56,250 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 20,585 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 495 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 OVO is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 OVO, 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 OVO is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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