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VA52 WKN

2012 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,476 mi
Last recorded185,476 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Elgrand103,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 185,476 miles

Front Front bumper slightly loose but still secure.

Nearside Front Exhaust cover heat shields slightly loose but still appears secure.

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

Offside Rear Outer door release handle damaged.

Offside Registration lamp light intensity low.

Rear Rear lower suspension arms have some corrosion to them.

Pass 11 Feb 2025 182,924 miles

Offside headlamp light intensity lower than nearside.

Rear rear lower suspension arms have surface corrosion to them.

exhaust system corroded at joins.

Fail 11 Feb 2025 182,924 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached securing nut loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp light intensity lower than nearside.

Rear rear lower suspension arms have surface corrosion to them.

exhaust system corroded at joins.

Pass 24 Feb 2024 179,381 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 177,463 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 177,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety cam cover leaking onto exhaust manifold risk off fire (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2022 172,251 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 172,251 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 161,888 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 159,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all exhaust system joints corroded.

Fail 12 Mar 2020 159,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all exhaust system joints corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 155,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 155,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 147,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 147,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 138,407 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 138,407 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 124,955 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 110,468 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 110,468 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 96,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 90,091 miles

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 WKN is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WKN, 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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VA52 WKN is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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