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YK12 DXE

2012 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,459 mi
Last recorded123,459 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Cabstar73,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 DXE
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 123,459 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Cab floor corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From union to nearside front to centre brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Low effort to rear service brakes

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement To axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TO lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to offside 27% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All rear perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 119,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Low effort to both rear parking brakes

Low effort to both rear service brakes

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside wing mirror mounting damaged

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

Under cab frame corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 115,685 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both/part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 115,671 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both/part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 110,593 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable damaged

Service and parking brake performances only just met

Pass 22 Jun 2021 107,718 miles

door mirror slightly loose n/s/f

Pass 11 Jun 2020 103,063 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 95,854 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 95,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 79,669 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 79,668 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 66,364 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,037 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 50,033 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 34,059 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 DXE 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 YK12 DXE, 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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What year was YK12 DXE registered?

YK12 DXE is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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