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YT62 VMA

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

161,740 mi
Last recorded161,740 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 VMA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 161,740 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 161,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 155,492 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 155,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 150,278 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 150,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 144,645 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 144,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 138,373 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 138,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 130,065 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 130,063 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 122,144 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 122,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 112,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 107,072 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 107,068 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also loose (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake pedal worn

engine misfire

hazard light switch cover missing

Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Number plate damaged

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

Wheel nut covers missing

Fail 27 Sep 2016 97,189 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake peddle rubber worn

Clutch peddle rubber missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Number plate damaged

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wheel nut covers missing

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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YT62 VMA is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 96,675 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 Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT62 VMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YT62 VMA is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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