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SL12 VBX

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,795 mi
Last recorded180,795 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 VBX
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 180,795 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 162,597 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 162,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 146,536 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 146,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 129,464 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 129,464 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 113,226 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 113,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2020 108,852 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails also rear x- member near towbar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 108,830 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel corroded

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails also rear x- member near towbar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 101,670 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,730 miles

Bonnet release faulty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 93,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Bonnet release faulty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 80,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,639 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 65,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,460 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 53,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,936 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rubber hangers perrished

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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SL12 VBX is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Grey 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 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 SL12 VBX, 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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SL12 VBX is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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