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VNZ 2499

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,217 mi
Last recorded134,217 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNZ 2499
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 134,217 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 134,210 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 132,458 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 132,458 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 128,316 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 128,307 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 123,718 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 123,715 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 116,727 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 111,679 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 100,917 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 89,007 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 82,571 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 73,407 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 62,844 miles

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

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

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

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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VNZ 2499 is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNZ 2499, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VNZ 2499 registered?

VNZ 2499 is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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The MOT history for VNZ 2499 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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