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SH12 SZK

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 SZK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 169,403 miles

N/S washer jet poor operation

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R light lense cracked

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 157,421 miles

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

N/S washer jet poor operation

O/S/F tyre badly worn edges

O/S/R brake disc back plate corroded and holed

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

high level stop inop

main hand brake cable to rear corroded

slight play O/S/F suspension top mount

Pass 14 Jan 2022 152,284 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 152,178 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 151,290 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Sep 2020 151,274 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2019 135,288 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 124,040 miles

(o/s/f) top suspension bush /bearing loud but no signs of wear or free play found on inspection

Offside Rear door handle damaged but still works

high level brake light not working

Fail 21 May 2018 124,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear door handle damaged but still works

high level brake light not working

Pass 6 May 2017 101,111 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 77,355 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 77,355 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 May 2015 49,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 49,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SH12 SZK is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 SH12 SZK, 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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What year was SH12 SZK registered?

SH12 SZK is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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