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VA12 DYP

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,889 mi
Last recorded111,889 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 DYP
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 111,889 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 111,889 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 106,285 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 106,277 miles

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

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 100,356 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 96,971 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 93,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 89,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 89,100 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 87,162 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,590 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 77,438 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,282 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 56,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High Level (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 56,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High Level (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 40,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 DYP is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Grey 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 DYP, 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 DYP registered?

VA12 DYP is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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