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VK62 EDV

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,793 mi
Last recorded124,793 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 EDV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 124,793 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 124,793 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 119,770 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 119,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 112,160 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 112,160 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 110,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 95,224 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 88,222 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 88,222 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,302 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 81,301 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 74,607 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 74,607 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 64,219 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 64,219 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 55,124 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 45,577 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,318 miles

Nearside Rear nale x 2

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise full brake chaque (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear lale in tred x2

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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VK62 EDV is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 96,675 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 Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK62 EDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK62 EDV registered?

VK62 EDV is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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