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2012 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

119,603 mi
Last recorded119,603 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Cabstar73,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 ER
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 119,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 119,600 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested caliper insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front caliper insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2024 118,470 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 118,469 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 112,614 miles

Adv unable to examine some components due to up and over cab construction...........

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight impact to nearside front of screen zone (B) below 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 112,570 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front drop links worn and poor condition........ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater not working Both front repeater lamps inop....... (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No screen wash ......... (3.5 (a))

Adv unable to examine some components due to up and over cab construction...........

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight impact to nearside front of screen zone (B) below 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 106,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 106,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 100,797 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 100,797 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 97,382 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

OSR/NSF brake sensor cables not connected

Fail 2 Nov 2020 97,374 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Pixelated white in grey (0.1 (d))

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure 4 x body bolts loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury Step missing/Broken (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure 1 x body bolts loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning Belt squealing. rough and jerky to turn (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Pixelated yellow in grey (0.1 (d))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

OSR/NSF brake sensor cables not connected

Pass 11 Nov 2019 92,886 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 92,858 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 83,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front pad wear sensor detached.

Nearside Front road wheel outer rim damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush borderline pass advise replacement asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bushes borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush borderline pass advise rplacement asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strongly advise replacement. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake efficiency passed but on minimum requirements advise repair

Fail 5 Oct 2018 83,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front pad wear sensor detached.

Nearside Front road wheel outer rim damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush borderline pass advise replacement asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bushes borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush borderline pass advise rplacement asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strongly advise replacement. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency passed but on minimum requirements advise repair

Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front pad weaqr indicator wire detached.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bush and D bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bush and d bush worn. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear bolt for chassis to body slightly loose.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn heavily.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 56,748 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 56,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned facing front (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned facing front (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured lens cracked (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 43,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Nissan Cabstar?

Based on 343,105 MOT tests across 28,370 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
5,579
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
28,370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,729
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18,241
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 13,616
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,899
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,527
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500 ER is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 73,522 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 Nissan Cabstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 500 ER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Cabstar typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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500 ER is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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