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DX59 DKA

2009 Nissan Pathfinder

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,674 mi
Last recorded138,674 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Pathfinder84,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 DKA
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 138,674 miles

Filler neck leaking on windscreen washer reservoir

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 138,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 129,512 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Bottom engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Prop shaft joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 119,962 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox prop-shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake - little reserve travel

Pass 17 Oct 2022 108,855 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 108,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too far to the right Adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 107,841 miles

A lot of travel on the handbrake

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 102,279 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 102,272 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 100,864 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 98,742 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 98,742 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 90,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak differential ()

Oil leak driveshaft ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 76,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 76,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 66,640 miles

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

oil leak from diff

Fail 7 Nov 2014 66,640 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from diff

Pass 25 Sep 2013 62,665 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 24 Sep 2013 62,665 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 12 Oct 2012 51,128 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 51,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Nissan Pathfinder?

Based on 195,724 MOT tests across 11,958 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
7,848
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
11,958
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,402
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 4,219
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,979
Registration plate lamp not working 3,901
coil spring broken 2,949
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DX59 DKA is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 84,849 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 Pathfinder fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,402 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX59 DKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pathfinder typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX59 DKA registered?

DX59 DKA is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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