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VK12 KUE

2012 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,323 mi
Last recorded99,323 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 KUE
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 99,323 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank is held on ratchet stap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 99,277 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working LED Unit in mirror, did work and when last checked was inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced LED Bulbs are flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Flashing (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Cant hear pump (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank slightly loose Rear end of fuel tank is held on with ratchet strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 92,801 miles

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

Front both front position lights flickering

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 92,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front both front position lights flickering

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 88,732 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 85,072 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 85,072 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 79,874 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 72,502 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 72,452 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 62,627 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides , inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 62,120 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides , inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 51,382 miles

engine cover fitted

front discs pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,374 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,459 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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VK12 KUE is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 88,203 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK12 KUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Navara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK12 KUE registered?

VK12 KUE is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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