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BK12 PYG

2012 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,793 mi
Last recorded120,793 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Cabstar73,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 PYG
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 120,793 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 107,819 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose one tank strap temp repair done (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 107,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusters seized (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking At banjo bolt (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose one tank strap temp repair done (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 100,574 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 100,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 56% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside floorpan badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 90,833 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 90,711 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both drop links loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes and end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 83,484 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 79,205 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 4 Jun 2020 70,079 miles

Nearside Rear axle seal weeping

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 63,921 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 11 May 2018 59,916 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 May 2017 53,126 miles

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

park brake travel high

Fail 27 May 2017 53,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

park brake travel high

Pass 9 May 2016 46,945 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,545 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 6 body mount bolts to chassie loose

How Reliable is the Nissan Cabstar?

Based on 343,105 MOT tests across 28,370 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
5,579
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
28,370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,729
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18,241
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 13,616
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,899
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,527
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BK12 PYG is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 73,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Cabstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK12 PYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Cabstar typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BK12 PYG registered?

BK12 PYG is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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