2012 Nissan Navara · 12,408 MOT tests
2012 Nissan Navara reliability
2012 Nissan Navaras fail 43.1% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 19 Navara years (12,408 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Navaras: 31.6%)
- 43.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Navaras: 31.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 114,108
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,408
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.9% of tests fail here (222% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Nissan Navara
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.2%
- Suspension13.9%
- Body, chassis and structure11.1%
- Brakes10.5%
- Steering9.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 6.75%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 5.17%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 4.99%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.59%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 2.7%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.5%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.62%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.53%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (8.08%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.58%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.11%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.96%)
Other years
Every Nissan Navara year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Nissan Navara reliable?
2012 Nissan Navaras fail 43.1% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 19 Navara years (12,408 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Nissan Navara MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (6.75% of tests), position lamp not working (5.17% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (4.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Nissan Navara have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Nissan Navara shows 114,108 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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