BD62 XJL

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
RED
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
8 January 2027 (208 days away)
Last recorded mileage
14,963 mi

AI verdict AVOID 39/100

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 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 14,963 miles.

Mileage is consistent with 6,847 miles/year, but a 2025-2026 MOT gap and a 2025 SORN are unexplained, raising serious concerns.

Things to check

  • Critical recurring suspension failures (Jan 2021, Dec 2022, Jan 2026) and advisories (Jan 2022, Dec 2024) indicate chronic neglect.
  • Major steering failure (Dec 2022) and track rod end ball joint excessive play (Dec 2022) point to deep structural issues.
  • The 2025-2026 MOT gap and a 2025 SORN are unexplained, suggesting potential off-road use or hidden history.
  • Consistent low annual mileage (6,847 mi/yr) for a 2012 vehicle, combined with recurring failures, is highly suspicious.

Working in its favour

  • MOT valid until 2027-01-08, indicating a recent pass despite the recurring issues.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The 2017-12-19 MOT pass shows a period of normal operation without major advisories.
  • The 2012 Nissan's 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating is a positive, despite the severe recurring mechanical issues.

Mileage history

Dec 2015: 14,963 mi FAILDec 2015: 14,963 mi PASSDec 2016: 22,840 mi PASSDec 2017: 28,936 mi PASSDec 2018: 35,302 mi PASSDec 2019: 41,370 mi PASSJan 2021: 45,463 mi PASSJan 2022: 51,662 mi PASSDec 2022: 58,622 mi FAILDec 2022: 58,625 mi PASSDec 2023: 67,584 mi PASSDec 2024: 81,066 mi PASSJan 2026: 96,093 mi FAILJan 2026: 96,093 mi PASS96k56k15kDec 2015Jan 2026

MOT test history — 11/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2015 FAIL 14,963 mi
FAIL Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
FAIL Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Dec 2015 PASS 14,963 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 PASS 22,840 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2017 PASS 28,936 mi None recorded
Dec 2018 PASS 35,302 mi None recorded
Dec 2019 PASS 41,370 mi None recorded
Jan 2021 PASS 45,463 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2022 PASS 51,662 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Dec 2022 FAIL 58,622 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Dec 2022 PASS 58,625 mi None recorded
Dec 2023 PASS 67,584 mi None recorded
Dec 2024 PASS 81,066 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY front/rear various suspension components corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jan 2026 FAIL 96,093 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush d/bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front fog lamp insecure
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jan 2026 PASS 96,093 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front fog lamp insecure

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