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DN12 VUA

2012 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,465 mi
Last recorded166,465 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 VUA
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 166,465 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 155,554 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 143,559 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH ON AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 139,776 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 139,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 126,466 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 116,810 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 116,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 100,349 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 100,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 84,904 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 69,767 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 69,796 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play Both (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 52,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 52,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2015 37,683 miles

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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DN12 VUA is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DN12 VUA, 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 DN12 VUA registered?

DN12 VUA is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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