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NU12 AVC

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Grey Diesel 3954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

80,594 mi
Last recorded80,594 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 AVC
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,954cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 80,594 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 May 2025 74,242 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and treads are cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 74,234 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 1.32 Achieved 1.79 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and treads are cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 69,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2024 68,982 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative No pump noise heard (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 62,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 May 2023 62,492 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 1.32 Achieved 1.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 55,876 miles

Chassis is showing signs of corrosion

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 48,964 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 48,964 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 46,430 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 46,430 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 39,955 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 39,935 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 36,188 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 36,188 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 30,959 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 27,733 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 22,258 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 22,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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NU12 AVC is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Grey with a 3,954cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NU12 AVC, 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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NU12 AVC is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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