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BX12 HSD

2012 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

221,369 mi
Last recorded221,369 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Cabstar73,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 HSD
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 221,369 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 209,532 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 194,994 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 179,678 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 164,299 miles

EMS light on intermittently

both wipers smear slightly

Fail 10 Nov 2021 164,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp note: all light on offside defective (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all rear anti roll bar bushes excessively deteriorated / excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EMS light on intermittently

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft oil seal leaking close to brakes ... advise rectification asap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspect oil from half shaft seals may contaminating the handbrake shoes offside

both wipers smear slightly

cannot see some brake pads to assess wear

Pass 17 Nov 2020 149,867 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 149,865 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear half shaft oil leak

Pass 7 May 2019 124,650 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 109,827 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 109,819 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 89,403 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 89,402 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2016 72,032 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2016 72,032 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2015 53,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2015 53,759 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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BX12 HSD is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BX12 HSD, 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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BX12 HSD is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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