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YK57 RKL

2008 Renault Trafic

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,235 mi
Last recorded173,235 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 RKL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 173,235 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 173,235 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 160,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 160,491 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 148,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 148,199 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 134,063 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 123,943 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 117,217 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 117,213 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 109,947 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 88,080 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 88,076 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 72,530 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 72,530 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported Abs wire (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported Fouling on rear spring (1.9.2a)

Pass 24 May 2017 58,987 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 56,324 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 56,231 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 49,151 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 45,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 45,688 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 43,606 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 37,230 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 37,230 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 29,850 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 29,850 miles

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

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

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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YK57 RKL is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YK57 RKL, 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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What year was YK57 RKL registered?

YK57 RKL is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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