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YJ12 VKD

2012 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,010 mi
Last recorded121,010 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Cabstar73,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 VKD
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 121,010 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

power steering belt noisy when going lock to lock

Pass 22 Jan 2025 120,014 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 120,014 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 118,991 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 118,991 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 116,826 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside rears and offside rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 116,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicater is on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside rears and offside rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 114,789 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 114,789 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 112,034 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 111,794 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 97,167 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 83,782 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 67,247 miles

Nearside front and offside rear hydraulic legs - sharp edges taped up

Offside rear shock absorber slight play lower bush

Rear anti-roll bar has minor play in front pins/bushes

Pass 5 Aug 2015 51,937 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Cabstar?

Based on 343,105 MOT tests across 28,370 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
5,579
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
28,370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,729
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18,241
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 13,616
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,899
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,527
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YJ12 VKD is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 73,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Cabstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ12 VKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Cabstar typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YJ12 VKD is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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