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2012 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,025 mi
Last recorded68,025 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADS 20
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 68,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 61,154 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL CHASSIS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 61,144 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT LEAF SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL CHASSIS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 54,546 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 54,545 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Locking nut insecure. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2022 49,347 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 49,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 43,306 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 43,306 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 38,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 38,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 32,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 26,190 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 20,488 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 15,689 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 14,746 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 11,396 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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ADS 20 is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 88,203 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADS 20, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Navara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ADS 20 registered?

ADS 20 is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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