2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Renault Trafic MOT pass rate and common faults

4,436 MOT tests in 2024. 78.4% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time78.4%
Failed or needed repairs21.6%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,436 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    206 marked dangerous
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.5%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.9%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.8%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    75 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.1%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.0%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension8.5%
  2. Lights & electrics6.9%
  3. Brakes6.1%
  4. Tyres4.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.0%
  7. Steering2.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.7%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2020 Renault Trafic?

In 2024, 78.4% of 2020 Renault Trafic cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,436 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Renault Trafic?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2020 Renault Trafic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).