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VA52 WKJ

2012 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,183 mi
Last recorded114,183 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Elgrand103,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 WKJ
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 114,183 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 114,181 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 110,408 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 107,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 107,778 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 25 Oct 2022 106,041 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 4 Nov 2021 102,951 miles

Auxiliary Drive belt appears to be excessively worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 102,951 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Auxiliary Drive belt appears to be excessively worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 100,079 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 96,073 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 94,226 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 93,160 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 91,840 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 91,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 89,184 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 87,484 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 85,211 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 82,613 miles

Tyre(s) outer edge have wear. o/s/f & n/s/f anti-roll bar d-bushes minimal play.

How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?

Based on 136,948 MOT tests across 17,589 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
5,309
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
17,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,279
fog lamp not working 1,174
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VA52 WKJ is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 103,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Elgrand fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA52 WKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Elgrand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VA52 WKJ registered?

VA52 WKJ is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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