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VK13 PHU

2013 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,470 mi
Last recorded167,470 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Navara83,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 PHU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 167,470 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 160,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of pipes at unions (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 160,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of pipes at unions (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 146,632 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 146,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired center section at body mount . (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired center at body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired center at body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective 2 x silencer mounting rubbers missing/ broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 132,107 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 123,155 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 123,153 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 116,743 miles

Central Front chip in screen

Pass 25 Apr 2019 94,931 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 94,931 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 75,252 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Apr 2017 57,825 miles

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

engine management light on

transfer box rear oil seal leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,339 miles

transfer box rear seal leaking

Fail 25 Apr 2016 40,338 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

transfer box rear seal leaking

Fail 18 Apr 2016 39,815 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

gearbox oil leak

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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VK13 PHU is a 2013 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 83,200 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 VK13 PHU, 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 13 years old, this Nissan Navara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK13 PHU registered?

VK13 PHU is a 2013 Nissan Navara, first registered on 23 April 2013.

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