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VO12 USG

2012 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,010 mi
Last recorded159,010 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 USG
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 159,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2025 146,365 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Apr 2025 146,365 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 128,980 miles

Bolts on exhaust connection to DPF filter corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to left hand front hose corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Condensation in left hand headlamp

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear left spring rear hanger bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 127,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and right hand rear corrosion pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

heavy corrosion on bolts to dpf joint

Fail 27 Feb 2023 127,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and right hand rear corrosion pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

heavy corrosion on bolts to dpf joint

Pass 14 Mar 2022 123,722 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 123,722 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 118,679 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavy corrosion in both joints of dpf of exhaust system

Fail 1 Mar 2021 118,677 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both fronts lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavy corrosion in both joints of dpf of exhaust system

Pass 14 Feb 2020 112,997 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 106,880 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 99,121 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 84,182 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 84,182 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 65,803 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,249 miles

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

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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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VO12 USG is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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 VO12 USG, 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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VO12 USG is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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