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BD62 VPL

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,743 mi
Last recorded117,743 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 VPL
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 117,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 109,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 100,218 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Fail 5 Oct 2023 100,218 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 90,521 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 82,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,856 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 70,424 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 60,601 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Long handbrake travel (1.1.6 (d))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Some LED's not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 52,390 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2017 52,390 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 43,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,034 miles

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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BD62 VPL is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD62 VPL, 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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BD62 VPL is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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