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YY12 DKN

2012 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,010 mi
Last recorded109,010 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 DKN
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 109,010 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front prop shaft not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Jul 2026 109,010 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front prop shaft not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2025 108,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and rear towbar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front propshaft not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Jul 2025 108,577 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and rear towbar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front propshaft not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2024 102,594 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 102,594 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 91,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 91,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 72,493 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 71,443 miles

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))

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork bushes worn (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2020 52,807 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 52,807 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 47,621 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 36,738 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 36,737 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 26,139 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 17,576 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 14,394 miles

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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YY12 DKN is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YY12 DKN, 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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YY12 DKN is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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