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BN12 VNA

2012 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,057 mi
Last recorded174,057 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 VNA
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 174,057 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 174,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 157,531 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 142,908 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 142,908 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 131,424 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 122,896 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CENTER (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively SLIDING JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 122,896 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CENTER (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively SLIDING JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 115,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 107,271 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases f lexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 107,270 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases f lexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 96,064 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 94,638 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear number plate lamps inoperative. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 91,764 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,984 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 56,643 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket damage but still support

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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BN12 VNA is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN12 VNA, 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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What year was BN12 VNA registered?

BN12 VNA is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is BN12 VNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 VNA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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