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K123 SGS

2002 Nissan Skyline

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

197,084 mi
Last recorded197,084 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Skyline79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 SGS
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 197,084 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 197,080 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 192,168 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 192,168 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 184,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2024 184,375 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 178,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 169,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2021 159,301 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 159,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 151,782 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 142,188 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 142,188 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 131,143 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS IN A POOR CONDITION (CORROSION)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 117,498 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 113,047 miles

Front tyres fethering on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 2 Apr 2016 113,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front tyres fethering on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Slight weap from N/S/F shock absorber

Pass 9 Apr 2015 107,595 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 107,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Nissan Skyline?

Based on 75,718 MOT tests across 9,471 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,220
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,248
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,783
fog lamp not working 1,640
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,581
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K123 SGS is a 2002 Nissan Skyline in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 79,088 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 Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K123 SGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K123 SGS is a 2002 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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