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ST12 FKV

2012 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,199 mi
Last recorded105,199 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 FKV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 105,199 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 103,284 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 82,554 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 82,551 miles

Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake modification unsafe pipe connection (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2022 75,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight play at anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod has slight play at dash ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight play at anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 69,869 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 60,935 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 53,005 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 May 2018 53,005 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 May 2017 45,377 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 45,377 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 37,585 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 28,511 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ST12 FKV is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ST12 FKV, 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 ST12 FKV registered?

ST12 FKV is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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