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YY18 RKU

2018 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,683 mi
Last recorded128,683 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Renault Trafic66,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 RKU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 128,683 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 119,427 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 119,425 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom rubbers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 107,926 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 107,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 78,890 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 78,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective Rear EGR leaking gasses (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp missing Lamp unit missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 52,771 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Fail 26 Jul 2021 52,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

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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YY18 RKU is a 2018 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2018 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 66,056 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 YY18 RKU, 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 8 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YY18 RKU registered?

YY18 RKU is a 2018 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 August 2018.

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