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DY12 ZVW

2012 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,543 mi
Last recorded166,543 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 ZVW
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 166,543 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

chassis heavily corroded in places

front brake pipe covers swollen

Fail 5 Apr 2025 166,429 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

chassis heavily corroded in places

front brake pipe covers swollen

Pass 2 Apr 2024 160,615 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 160,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 154,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside, wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 143,849 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft (front and rear joints) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 143,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft (front and rear joints) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 130,822 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front brake pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2020 117,615 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

cover/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 7 Apr 2020 117,610 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

cover/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 1 Apr 2019 102,208 miles

Auxillery belt noisy when steering is on hard lock

Brake pipes painted(N/S/F and O/S/F)

Engine covers and or under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Fail 27 Mar 2019 101,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Auxillery belt noisy when steering is on hard lock

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Brake pipes painted(N/S/F and O/S/F)

Engine covers and or under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 2 Apr 2018 87,539 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective Loose/ insecure ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,604 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection.

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 7 Apr 2016 51,271 miles

Engine Covers and Undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,779 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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DY12 ZVW is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Blue 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 DY12 ZVW, 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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DY12 ZVW is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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