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GV12 BZS

2012 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,212 mi
Last recorded110,212 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Cabstar73,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 BZS
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 110,212 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 105,693 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 99,891 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 96,109 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 96,109 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 91,008 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 84,883 miles

goods carrying area, lower frame badly corroding but is secure and n/s side panel only secured by a strap

n/s mirror glass has no image

n/s/r brake caliper slightly damp at handbrake pivot point

rear anti roll bar inner d bushes worn

tpms light fault on

Fail 14 May 2020 84,883 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

goods carrying area, lower frame badly corroding but is secure and n/s side panel only secured by a strap

n/s mirror glass has no image

n/s/r brake caliper slightly damp at handbrake pivot point

rear anti roll bar inner d bushes worn

tpms light fault on

Pass 30 May 2019 76,487 miles

unable to see a clear image from n/s mirror

Fail 24 May 2019 76,487 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

unable to see a clear image from n/s mirror

Pass 21 May 2018 68,457 miles

NS DOOR MIRROR DISTORTED

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE OSR LENS

Fail 21 May 2018 68,457 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached BUSH (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced NS/OS MOUNT BOLT LOOSE (6.2.2 (c) (i))

NS DOOR MIRROR DISTORTED

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE OSR LENS

Pass 9 May 2017 60,990 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 8 May 2017 60,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 18 May 2016 51,678 miles

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

both door mirrors damaged

Fail 12 May 2016 51,656 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both door mirrors damaged

Pass 27 May 2015 38,995 miles

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

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

rear number plate dirty

uneven wear both front tyres

Fail 26 May 2015 38,983 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear number plate dirty

uneven wear both front tyres

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
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GV12 BZS is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GV12 BZS, 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.

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What year was GV12 BZS registered?

GV12 BZS is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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