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YF12 SMV

2012 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,705 mi
Last recorded144,705 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 SMV
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 144,705 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip at nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 140,009 miles

Centre exhaust rubber missing

Exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 2 Aug 2023 139,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front U/J of rear prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Centre exhaust rubber missing

Exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2021 126,610 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 115,732 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 95,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 95,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light illuminated constantly (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 81,586 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 68,536 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 68,526 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,024 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 58,323 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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YF12 SMV is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF12 SMV, 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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YF12 SMV is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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