2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Nissan Navara MOT pass rate and common faults

3,296 MOT tests in 2024. 53.4% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time53.4%
Failed or needed repairs46.6%
Typical mileage at test120,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,296 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.7%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction7.6%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.5%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.3%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.2%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    168 marked dangerous
  10. Side repeaters: not working2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics32.2%
  2. Suspension21.6%
  3. Brakes19.4%
  4. Body & chassis17.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks11.7%
  6. Steering11.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.8%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Nissan Navara?

In 2024, 53.4% of 2012 Nissan Navara cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,296 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Nissan Navara?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Nissan Navara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).