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SK12 XZY

2012 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,072 mi
Last recorded58,072 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Cabstar73,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 XZY
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 58,072 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure And sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusters broken. Mounting bent (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195-70-15 104/107 incorrect size/type (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-70-15 106/104 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195-70-15 104/107 incorrect size/type (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective Flat

Windscreen wiper blade defective UNABLE TO CHECK (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 51,643 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 51,643 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour lamp broken showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes and drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 51,643 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 42,438 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 42,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn broke off from ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 38,182 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 38,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 33,247 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 29,362 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

slight corrosion above offside front wheel

Fail 4 Oct 2021 29,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

slight corrosion above offside front wheel

Pass 19 Sep 2020 22,365 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 15,718 miles

n/s/f bottom joint slight play

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2018 14,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 14,350 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play excessive play in collapsible column splines (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Apr 2018 57,339 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 12,133 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 12,133 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Calliper. (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 9,360 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 6,557 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Cabstar?

Based on 343,105 MOT tests across 28,370 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
5,579
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
28,370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,729
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18,241
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 13,616
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,899
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,527
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SK12 XZY is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 73,522 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 Cabstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK12 XZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Cabstar typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SK12 XZY is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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