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AO61 ZHU

2012 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,628 mi
Last recorded126,628 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 ZHU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 126,628 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 May 2026 126,366 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 3 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 118,271 miles

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

general corrosion underside

Fail 28 Apr 2025 118,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general corrosion underside

Pass 16 Nov 2023 104,825 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 104,823 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 92,678 miles

Steering lock not functioning ignition barrel difficult to operate (7.3 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 92,678 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering lock not functioning ignition barrel difficult to operate (7.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 75,842 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2020 75,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/65/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2019 69,135 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 55,141 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 May 2017 46,787 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 46,787 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 40,149 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 38,684 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 38,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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AO61 ZHU is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AO61 ZHU, 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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AO61 ZHU is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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