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AJ12 VTY

2012 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

173,382 mi
Last recorded173,382 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 VTY
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 173,382 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 169,152 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 169,152 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 146,492 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

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

OSR BACK PLATE COVERED IN OIL

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 146,486 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

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

OSR BACK PLATE COVERED IN OIL

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 132,748 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster is damaged no light output affected

Offside wing mirror is damaged but no sharp edges

centre exhaust box is rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2022 132,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear light cluster is damaged no light output affected

Offside wing mirror is damaged but no sharp edges

centre exhaust box is rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2021 125,023 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 114,620 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 114,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 93,945 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread getting low : 3mm

Stone chip in front screen

Fail 28 Oct 2019 93,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge, worn smooth on outer edge and tread getting low : 3mm

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread getting low : 2.5mm

Offside rear tyre tread getting low : 3mm

Stone chip in front screen

Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,017 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 76,016 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 68,382 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 57,215 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 57,215 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 41,032 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 40,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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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AJ12 VTY is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AJ12 VTY, 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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AJ12 VTY is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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