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HG12 PVF

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,548 mi
Last recorded104,548 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 PVF
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 104,548 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 103,076 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 102,387 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 102,387 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 101,752 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 96,495 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 92,106 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 86,794 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 86,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 78,451 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 78,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 69,128 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 64,495 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 49,030 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,668 miles

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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HG12 PVF is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 76,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG12 PVF, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG12 PVF registered?

HG12 PVF is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is HG12 PVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 PVF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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