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AO12 GYV

2012 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,397 mi
Last recorded152,397 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 GYV
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 152,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 143,350 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 136,920 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Back UJ Near Transfer box (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 136,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Back UJ Near Transfer box (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component 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))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 126,260 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 126,258 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both Front D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 116,292 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 116,292 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 104,466 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 87,418 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Transfer box oil seal weeping oil

Pass 6 Apr 2018 74,597 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 74,597 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,404 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 62,404 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,354 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,487 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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AO12 GYV is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO12 GYV, 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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AO12 GYV is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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