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YC12 DFU

2012 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,913 mi
Last recorded78,913 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 DFU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 78,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake pad anti-rattle spring not fitted correctly

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

rear axle slightly corroded

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2026 78,908 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake pad anti-rattle spring not fitted correctly

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

rear axle slightly corroded

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2025 76,851 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2025 76,848 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2024 72,411 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 72,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 66,059 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 66,054 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 61,050 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 61,049 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 50,958 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2021 50,958 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2020 47,556 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2020 47,556 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 44,993 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 38,673 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 38,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 29,183 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 21,671 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 16,679 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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YC12 DFU is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 96,675 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 Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC12 DFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YC12 DFU registered?

YC12 DFU is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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