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VO12 VKW

2012 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,607 mi
Last recorded48,607 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 VKW
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 48,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively play in rear of propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 48,565 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively play in rear of propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 43,459 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 43,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 37,659 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 32,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at legal limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 24,507 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 24,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 16,310 miles

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All outer sidewalls starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 16,309 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged all valves cracking / splitting at bases (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All outer sidewalls starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 7,877 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 296 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 83,773 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 75,113 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 75,113 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,219 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,532 miles

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 VKW is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,991cc 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 VKW, 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 VKW is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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