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VA12 HBJ

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,522 mi
Last recorded105,522 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 105,522 miles

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

chassis slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 May 2026 105,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

chassis slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 May 2026 105,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm areas of main tread at 1.0 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated , fixing missing at front flange joint

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded / pitted on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Water / condensation in lamp unit

Nearside Front fog lamp deteriorated

Nearside Water / condensation in side repeater lamp

Note ; Coil springs should be replaced as a matched pair to ensure even ride & height

Note ; Headlamp aim will require recheck at retest

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings restricting views

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded / pitted on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Water / condensation in lamp unit

Windscreen washers require attention

Pass 7 May 2025 100,988 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 97,928 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 97,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 95,188 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 88,852 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 88,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2021 83,338 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 78,361 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 71,281 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 71,240 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 63,359 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,076 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 55,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,043 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 47,043 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 38,472 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 38,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 HBJ 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 VA12 HBJ, 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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VA12 HBJ is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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