CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA61 MWF

2012 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2489cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,632 mi
Last recorded203,632 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Cabstar73,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 MWF
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,489cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 203,632 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 203,506 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2024 200,530 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 195,487 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 188,845 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 188,779 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under passenger seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 178,589 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2020 178,589 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 147,590 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 147,590 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 136,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 120,785 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 120,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 112,698 miles

n/s rear hub oil seal leaking

Fail 4 May 2016 112,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2015 74,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Nissan Cabstar reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA61 MWF is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,489cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA61 MWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA61 MWF?

You can check the full history of EA61 MWF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA61 MWF registered?

EA61 MWF is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is EA61 MWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 MWF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA61 MWF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA61 MWF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.