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VA12 EYD

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,751 mi
Last recorded61,751 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 61,751 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 57,858 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 57,858 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 54,347 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 47,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 47,796 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 45,065 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 45,065 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 43,524 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 43,524 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2019 38,652 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 34,239 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 34,239 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 29,679 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 25,376 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 21,301 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 21,301 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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 EYD is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VA12 EYD, 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 EYD registered?

VA12 EYD is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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