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VK62 GZF

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,708 mi
Last recorded76,708 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 GZF
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 76,708 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 76,652 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 72,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH front outer pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front brake pipes corroded at ends - require cleaning/greasing (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion front to rear

Fail 18 Sep 2024 72,079 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn front prop shaft - rear U.J. excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH front outer pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front brake pipes corroded at ends - require cleaning/greasing (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion front to rear

Pass 4 Oct 2023 68,018 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 68,016 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,903 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres have slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 64,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald 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 2.5mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust hanger rubber worn

Pass 25 Aug 2021 60,262 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 60,281 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 54,285 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 54,283 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 49,580 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2019 49,580 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2018 39,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2017 21,948 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 16,107 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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VK62 GZF is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VK62 GZF, 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 VK62 GZF registered?

VK62 GZF is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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