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VA12 DYG

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,780 mi
Last recorded159,780 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 DYG
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 159,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 159,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 147,316 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 131,074 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 Jun 2024 130,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 13 Jul 2023 120,272 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Centre of tread

The emission limits were tested and met. The DSM was unable to obtain a reading

Pass 4 Jul 2022 106,385 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Slight smear nearside wipe blade

Pass 15 Jun 2021 98,600 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 88,663 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, worn inner edge - suspect track (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake performance @ minimum. Adjustment/repair required

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, worn inner edge, suspect interchanged from front. (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High-level - 25% inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 88,663 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, worn inner edge - suspect track (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake performance @ minimum. Adjustment/repair required

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, worn inner edge, suspect interchanged from front. (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High-level - 25% inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 75,146 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 58,326 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 58,326 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 44,585 miles

damage n/s repeater

Pass 20 Jul 2016 33,386 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 30,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VA12 DYG is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA12 DYG, 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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What year was VA12 DYG registered?

VA12 DYG is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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