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WU12 GWL

2012 Nissan Navara

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,443 mi
Last recorded157,443 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 GWL
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 157,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 157,443 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis around rear spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 148,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 27 May 2025 148,651 miles

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 May 2025 148,640 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 139,566 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 May 2024 139,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2556517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Apr 2023 127,898 miles

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2023 127,849 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2022 117,940 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted obscuring underside components

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

Pass 19 May 2021 109,301 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers starting to smear on windscreen

Offside Front condensation in head lamp

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2021 109,282 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers starting to smear on windscreen

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive on axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front condensation in head lamp

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 96,693 miles

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

Nearside Front corner of bumper damaged

Nearside Front fog light glass damaged

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective ingress of moisture (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 86,238 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light glass cracked/incomplete

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 76,132 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 76,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 65,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower fog light glass cracked.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 65,455 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn prop rear joint

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

Nearside Front Lower fog light glass cracked.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,083 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 54,083 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 40,208 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 40,208 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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WU12 GWL is a 2012 Nissan Navara in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WU12 GWL, 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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WU12 GWL is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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