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WK12 WPF

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,816 mi
Last recorded149,816 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 WPF
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 149,816 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 149,813 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2024 145,370 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 136,722 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 121,866 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 108,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner brake pads approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight feathering on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight feathering on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3 bulbs not working on the high level multi bulb lamp unit (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 108,454 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner brake pads approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight feathering on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight feathering on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3 bulbs not working on the high level multi bulb lamp unit (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 97,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing SEAT BELT REMOVED ()

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 90,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front lower joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both back discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 90,221 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick scorn disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front lower joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear UJ has worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both back discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 77,319 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 May 2016 63,508 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 63,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 45,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2015 45,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2014 36,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WK12 WPF is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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 WK12 WPF, 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.

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WK12 WPF is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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