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AO62 FUW

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,315 mi
Last recorded115,315 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 FUW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 115,315 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp cracked and damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2024 114,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a non reinforced valve fitted

Offside Front Tyre has a non reinforced valve fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2024 114,074 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple tears, tyre dated 2013, 11 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Non commercial tyre valves used all round.

Pass 8 Sep 2023 112,509 miles

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced BOTH FRONT (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 112,509 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working CENTRE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S OUTER (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH, SERIOUS JUDDERING + SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced BOTH FRONT (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 110,431 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 107,713 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 105,319 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 102,343 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 102,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 100,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 97,081 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 97,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 93,074 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 93,074 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 87,381 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 87,381 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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AO62 FUW is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 96,675 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 Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO62 FUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO62 FUW registered?

AO62 FUW is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is AO62 FUW safe to buy?

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