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VK12 MGE

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,810 mi
Last recorded79,810 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 MGE
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 79,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 70,711 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 12 Feb 2024 66,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 63,758 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Visual check ()

Fail 9 Feb 2023 63,757 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Visual check ()

Pass 11 Feb 2022 61,967 miles

Nearside Front CV boot rubber has a small hole

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Feb 2022 61,967 miles

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

Nearside Front CV boot rubber has a small hole

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Feb 2021 58,879 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Feb 2021 58,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure pinch bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 56,780 miles

Central Rear several center stop light bulbs not working

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 56,780 miles

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

Central Rear several center stop light bulbs not working

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 52,483 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 46,881 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 41,218 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 35,676 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 29,417 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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VK12 MGE is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK12 MGE, 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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What year was VK12 MGE registered?

VK12 MGE is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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