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PK12 HGU

2012 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,557 mi
Last recorded146,557 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 HGU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 146,557 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 129,775 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 119,804 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 119,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 102,471 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 215 / 65 r16c 109/107 t (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 93,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit in centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm on centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 83,772 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 73,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65 R16 C 109/107R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 61,283 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2018 61,283 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.D.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 46,824 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 18 May 2016 31,312 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 31,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 22,316 miles

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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PK12 HGU is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PK12 HGU, 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.

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PK12 HGU is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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