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MK12 NLA

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,364 mi
Last recorded97,364 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 NLA
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 97,364 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Rear row (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2026 97,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Rear row (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 97,117 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Rear Row (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 97,117 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Rear Row (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 92,617 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 92,355 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 84,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 275/45 r20 110v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear After market airbag suspension assister dropped down

Fail 16 Oct 2023 84,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 275/45 r20 110v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear After market airbag suspension assister dropped down

Pass 26 Oct 2022 79,813 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Steering rack mount bushes slightly worn causing slight movement

Fail 21 Oct 2022 79,813 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Steering rack mount bushes slightly worn causing slight movement

Pass 8 Feb 2021 74,087 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 74,084 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 71,253 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 68,530 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 68,530 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 65,302 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 60,144 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Most rear

Nearside Rear Tyre bold inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Most rear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 48,722 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,431 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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MK12 NLA is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MK12 NLA, 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.

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What year was MK12 NLA registered?

MK12 NLA is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MK12 NLA safe to buy?

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