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DN12 VUG

2012 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,409 mi
Last recorded187,409 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 187,409 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 181,417 miles

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

Number plate casing missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 181,417 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected Doesn't turn off (4.6.3 (a))

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

Number plate casing missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 175,945 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 175,945 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 170,911 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 155,991 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 143,485 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 130,569 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 114,178 miles

both front tyres low in places inner edges

n/s side repeater light poor in operation

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 23 Jan 2018 98,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 80,863 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the safety belts

underside of vehicle covered in mud!!

undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2015 46,279 miles

O/S side repeater is dim

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

screw in N/S/R tyre

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 VUG is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUG, 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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DN12 VUG is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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