2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Renault Trafic MOT pass rate and common faults

8,226 MOT tests in 2024. 72.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time72.5%
Failed or needed repairs27.5%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,226 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    378 marked dangerous
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.0%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    160 marked dangerous
  8. Daytime running lamps: not working1.3%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension12.1%
  2. Lights & electrics10.8%
  3. Brakes7.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  5. Tyres5.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  7. Steering3.6%
  8. Body & chassis1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.5%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Renault Trafic?

In 2024, 72.5% of 2019 Renault Trafic cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,226 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Renault Trafic?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2019 Renault Trafic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).