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AO12 WHN

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

267,949 mi
Last recorded267,949 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WHN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 267,949 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 267,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 244,222 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

steering rack has play

Fail 12 Jul 2024 244,222 miles

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 228,645 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 228,256 miles

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

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

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

parking brake effort near min limit(17%)

Pass 21 Jul 2022 211,975 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 202,278 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 202,278 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 195,984 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 195,984 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 188,671 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 188,671 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 183,066 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 173,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 173,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 156,088 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 105,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO12 WHN is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc 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 AO12 WHN, 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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AO12 WHN is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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