2019 Renault Trafic — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 33,054 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Renault Trafic, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 82.1% was below the average for vans of a similar age (84.9%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 21.3% in the 150k+ group versus 11.1% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 7.6% | 2,525 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 7.4% | 2,436 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.7% | 1,539 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.1% | 1,341 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.5% | 1,141 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.2% | 1,071 |
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 | 1,218 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 1,068 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 968 |
| 4 | Linkage ball joints | 966 |
| 5 | Track rod end | 913 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 839 |
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 | 19.3% | 6,380 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.7% | 5,856 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.2% | 4,366 |
| 4 | Visibility | 7.0% | 2,317 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 6.1% | 2,029 |
| 6 | Other defects | 6.1% | 2,004 |
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 | 5,471 | 11.1% |
| 30-60k | 11,654 | 17.5% |
| 60-90k | 9,136 | 20.0% |
| 90-120k | 4,474 | 21.4% |
| 120-150k | 1,591 | 20.9% |
| 150k+ | 726 | 21.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 432 | 14.6% |
| 2022 | 8,149 | 15.3% |
| 2023 | 8,302 | 17.1% |
| 2024 | 8,122 | 19.1% |
| 2025 | 8,049 | 20.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Trafic
Before buying a 2019 Renault Trafic, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 7.6% of tests for this year.
- Suspension (7.6% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (7.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.7% 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.
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 2019 Renault Trafics pass their MOT?
82.1% of the 33,054 2019 Renault Trafic MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Renault Trafic?
Suspension, recorded in 7.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (7.4%).
Does the 2019 Trafic get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.1% in the 0-30k band to 21.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 33,054 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.