2012 Nissan Navara 2.5L Diesel · YL12 CDY
2012 Nissan Navara (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 154,750 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN NAVARA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL12 CDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 154,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YL12 CDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Nissan Navara (YL12 CDY) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YL12 CDY Mileage History
- 03/02/2024143,466 mi
- 10/02/2024143,583 mi+117 mi
- 08/02/2025148,840 mi+5,257 mi
- 17/02/2026154,750 mi+5,910 mi
- 17/02/2026154,750 mi
Average of roughly 5,532 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Chassis Corrosion and SnappingSerious
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- Timing Chain Stretch (Simplex to Duplex)Serious
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- Half-Shaft Oil Seal FailureModerate
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