2012 NISSAN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- NISSAN
- Year
- 2012
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 13 October 2026 (121 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 13,059 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 75/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2012 Nissan has 12 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 13,059 miles. The car's low annual usage (3,862 miles/yr) is a major red flag for a 14-year-old vehicle.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage averaging 3,862 miles/year, with a significant drop from 27,965 miles in May 2019 to 31,056 miles in August 2020, indicating a period of very low or no use.
Things to check
- Two MOT failures (Aug 2020, Aug 2021) with no defect details provided by DVSA, raising serious concerns.
- Mileage trajectory shows a significant drop from 27,965 miles (May 2019) to 31,056 miles (Aug 2020), indicating a period of very low or no use.
- Consistently low annual mileage (3,862 miles/yr) for a 14-year-old vehicle is a major red flag for long-term storage or neglect.
- The 2017-05-18 MOT shows 19,948 miles, but the 2018-05-16 MOT shows 24,384 miles, indicating a 4,436-mile discrepancy.
Working in its favour
- Vehicle has a valid MOT until October 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recurring major failures or advisories are present in the MOT history.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good overall safety features.
- Consistent low mileage suggests a single owner and minimal wear-and-tear issues.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 13,059 mi | None recorded |
| May 2017 | PASS | 19,948 mi | None recorded |
| May 2018 | PASS | 24,384 mi | None recorded |
| May 2019 | PASS | 27,965 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2020 | FAIL | 31,056 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
|
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 31,056 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2021 | FAIL | 33,641 mi |
PRS Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 33,641 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 36,736 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 39,839 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 46,086 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2025 | PASS | 53,278 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD12 KCE, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.