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VN62 UKX

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,223 mi
Last recorded179,223 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 UKX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 179,223 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 152,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 119,050 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s front tyres starting to wear edges

Fail 11 Dec 2023 119,050 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s front tyres starting to wear edges

Pass 6 Dec 2022 84,229 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 6 Dec 2022 84,229 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 48,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 42,966 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 41,192 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 37,581 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 37,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 34,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 30,680 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 27,327 miles

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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VN62 UKX is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN62 UKX, 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 VN62 UKX registered?

VN62 UKX is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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