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KU12 VOP

2012 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,850 mi
Last recorded70,850 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Cabstar73,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 VOP
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 70,850 miles

Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 70,839 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 67,386 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 67,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working X2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear HUB SEAL LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Pass 2 Aug 2022 65,098 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 65,095 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 60,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 51,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 49,236 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 49,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 41,845 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 41,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 32,059 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 25,137 miles

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 27 Nov 2014 16,315 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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KU12 VOP is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,489cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU12 VOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU12 VOP registered?

KU12 VOP is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is KU12 VOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU12 VOP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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