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VE61 NTA

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,876 mi
Last recorded111,876 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 NTA
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 111,876 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 105,880 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 96,543 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under body covered in under seal / guard

Fail 8 Jul 2023 96,541 miles

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel spongy (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under body covered in under seal / guard

Pass 20 Jan 2023 95,460 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 95,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 93,389 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 90,365 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 86,816 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 81,666 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 76,254 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 66,790 miles

Slight lift nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 25 Feb 2016 59,021 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside front brake pads wearing thin

Slight lift nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,048 miles

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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VE61 NTA is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VE61 NTA, 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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VE61 NTA is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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