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EK12 OVV

2012 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,129 mi
Last recorded166,129 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 OVV
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 166,129 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 146,447 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing loose and glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 146,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing loose and glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 127,915 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 127,915 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber separated from hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2023 114,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 114,708 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working damaged and in-op. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 87,233 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 87,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 71,948 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 55,884 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,778 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 50,778 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 40,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx,3mm (3.5.1g)

brake fluid level low

engine cover fitted

n/s/front fog lamp lens broken

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,040 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 21,049 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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EK12 OVV is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EK12 OVV, 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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EK12 OVV is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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