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OV12 DCU

2012 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,135 mi
Last recorded57,135 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 DCU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 57,135 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 51,761 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 51,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 47,327 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

n/s wash jet poor

Pass 21 Feb 2023 44,300 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2023 44,293 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play not excessively worn but close (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2022 41,642 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 37,358 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 35,189 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2019 29,941 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 25,511 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 21,450 miles

engine cover

Fail 14 Mar 2017 21,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover

Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,810 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 12,398 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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OV12 DCU is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV12 DCU, 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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What year was OV12 DCU registered?

OV12 DCU is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is OV12 DCU safe to buy?

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