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KV62 GSU

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

214,274 mi
Last recorded214,274 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 GSU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 214,274 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 214,274 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 209,615 miles

Hand brake cable corroded

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 209,607 miles

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake lights on all the time with side lights on (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hand brake cable corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 202,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 202,009 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (after fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (after fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 188,024 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 171,187 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 171,187 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 132,246 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 132,245 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 111,856 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 107,563 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 98,680 miles

emissions too clean to test

Fail 13 Jul 2018 98,680 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

emissions too clean to test

Pass 25 Aug 2017 91,185 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 91,185 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 84,302 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 69,926 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 69,926 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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KV62 GSU is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 96,675 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 Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV62 GSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV62 GSU registered?

KV62 GSU is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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