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YL12 CDY

2012 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,750 mi
Last recorded154,750 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 CDY
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 154,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 154,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 148,840 miles

Offside Rear light cluster slightly loose

Pass 10 Feb 2024 143,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 143,466 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot clip adrift allowing grease to run up the driveshaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb has lost its colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 138,610 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 138,610 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 132,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lift in lower ball joint, only just meets the standard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth only just meets legal requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in lower ball joint, only just meets the standard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth only just meets legal requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 128,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift in lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift in lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 128,510 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift in lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift in lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 125,458 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 117,816 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 114,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 109,096 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 92,524 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 92,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YL12 CDY is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YL12 CDY, 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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What year was YL12 CDY registered?

YL12 CDY is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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