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ML12 VWU

2012 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,281 mi
Last recorded98,281 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 VWU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 98,281 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front bumper damaged

Fail 26 May 2026 98,281 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 22 May 2025 95,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped with corrosion inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

offside front bumper damage

oil level over filled now at correct level may need monitoring

Pass 23 May 2024 91,811 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 91,811 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 87,341 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 87,341 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust mounting excessively corroded and insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2022 86,566 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 82,488 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 78,887 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 730,054 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 73,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 67,130 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 67,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 57,772 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 57,772 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 46,436 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 43,011 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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ML12 VWU is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 88,203 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML12 VWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Navara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ML12 VWU is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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