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VN12 MVD

2012 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,586 mi
Last recorded162,586 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 MVD
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 162,586 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 156,104 miles

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

Front bumper slightly damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 145,207 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 132,990 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 3 Dec 2021 119,649 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 101,399 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 90,543 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,160 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,615 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 56,386 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 56,120 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 42,468 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 42,468 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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VN12 MVD is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN12 MVD, 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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VN12 MVD is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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