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YK12 HVB

2012 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,805 mi
Last recorded188,805 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 HVB
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 188,805 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 177,553 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 177,550 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 164,157 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 164,153 miles

Brake fluid contaminated dark colour (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Upper Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen driver side (3.5 (a))

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

Central Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 153,816 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 138,882 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 138,882 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 122,730 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 122,727 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 120,170 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 118,295 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 115,852 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 115,281 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 97,738 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 97,636 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 77,337 miles

oil leak from front of engine area

slight wear on front brake discs

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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YK12 HVB is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YK12 HVB, 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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YK12 HVB is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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