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YK12 CPY

2012 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,627 mi
Last recorded74,627 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Cabstar73,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 CPY
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 74,627 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 74,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 74,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 74,309 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Advise dampness at o/s/r hub area of wheel

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 74,015 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 74,013 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 70,417 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 70,411 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 67,958 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 66,656 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2021 66,642 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged leaking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pto (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 46,146 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))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 46,146 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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 30,282 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 21,364 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 13,462 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 8,070 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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YK12 CPY is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,489cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YK12 CPY, 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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YK12 CPY is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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