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BT12 CKN

2012 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,218 mi
Last recorded134,218 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 CKN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 134,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 133,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 133,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 129,572 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 129,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear all the way (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear all the way (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2023 125,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 121,274 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 119,944 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 119,942 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 106,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens missing

Fail 12 Jul 2019 106,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens missing

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 91,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wipers a little streaky

Pass 17 Jul 2017 85,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn but not showing cords at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in screen not affecting drivers view of road (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 85,962 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn but not showing cords at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in screen not affecting drivers view of road (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Fog light lens broken

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 74,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Fog light lens broken

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,624 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 54,624 miles

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

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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BT12 CKN is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BT12 CKN, 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 BT12 CKN registered?

BT12 CKN is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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