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KEV 18V

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,000 mi
Last recorded143,000 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEV 18V
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 143,000 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 135,112 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 125,529 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 115,479 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 103,705 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 91,665 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 81,588 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 64,670 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 64,670 miles

Offside Rear Outer Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 53,025 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 53,025 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,118 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 29,009 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 20,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KEV 18V is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KEV 18V, 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 KEV 18V registered?

KEV 18V is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is KEV 18V safe to buy?

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