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AV12 EUT

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,887 mi
Last recorded150,887 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 EUT
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 150,887 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 150,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 139,357 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 138,411 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 137,980 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 136,367 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 131,198 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 104,156 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 104,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 97,653 miles

Nearside Front tyres outer side wall cut slightly

all tyres starting to distort on inner edge slightly

Fail 16 Nov 2017 97,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front tyres outer side wall cut slightly

all tyres starting to distort on inner edge slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2017 97,079 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 97,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 91,713 miles

Bonnet ornament fitted

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 91,713 miles

Bonnet ornament fitted

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 60,036 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth and split

Dog carrier fitted at time of testing rear rear seat belts and seats not tested

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Silencer rear rubber mounting unbonded

Spare wheel missing

Tailpipe exhaust rubber mounting unbonded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Nissan Pathfinder?

Based on 195,724 MOT tests across 11,958 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
7,848
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
11,958
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,402
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 4,219
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,979
Registration plate lamp not working 3,901
coil spring broken 2,949
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AV12 EUT is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver 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 Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 76,007 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 Pathfinder fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,402 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV12 EUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pathfinder typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV12 EUT is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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