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YC12 VTU

2012 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,149 mi
Last recorded162,149 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 VTU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 162,149 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Punctured

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Devoid of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2026 162,133 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Punctured

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Devoid of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 141,535 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 133,785 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 133,776 miles

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

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both LED (4.1.4 (c))

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

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp not working

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 130,892 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

brake light out middle

leaf spring mount bracket corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 124,843 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 124,421 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 114,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion to rear spring mountings - front

Fail 12 Aug 2021 114,949 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion to rear spring mountings - front

Pass 20 Jul 2020 102,071 miles

front prop shaft rear joint worn

n/s/r chassis around leaf spring mount corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2019 90,391 miles

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

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2018 78,740 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 67,966 miles

all tyres wearing low 2.2mm

Pass 2 Aug 2016 56,107 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 45,846 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,217 miles

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

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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YC12 VTU 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 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC12 VTU, 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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What year was YC12 VTU registered?

YC12 VTU is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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