2020 Renault Trafic Ll30 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Renault Trafic Ll30 passed 89.4% of its 566 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 9.3% of the time, so this is 1.3pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (5.3%) and brakes (4.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, linkage ball joints and malfunction indicator lamp — brake pads alone was recorded 22 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 5.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 17.6% once past 90-120k — 3.3× the risk.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 17.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 5.3% | 30 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.1% | 23 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.2% | 18 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 14 |
| 5 | Tyres | 1.8% | 10 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.8% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 22 |
| 2 | Linkage ball joints | 16 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 10 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 9 |
| 5 | Washers | 9 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 17.8% | 101 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.3% | 92 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.7% | 49 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.1% | 29 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.4% | 25 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 15 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 111 | 5.4% |
| 30-60k | 214 | 8.9% |
| 60-90k | 165 | 13.9% |
| 90-120k | 51 | 17.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 215 | 11.2% |
| 2024 | 173 | 8.7% |
| 2025 | 177 | 11.9% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Trafic Ll30
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 5.3% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (5.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (4.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (3.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Renault Trafic Ll30s pass their MOT?
89.4% of the 566 2020 Renault Trafic Ll30 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Renault Trafic Ll30?
Suspension, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by brakes (4.1%).
Does the 2020 Trafic Ll30 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.4% in the 0-30k band to 17.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 566 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.