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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1461 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 29 December 2026 (198 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 59,077 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 45/100
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 16 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 59,077 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of wear suggests significant upcoming maintenance costs.
Mileage is consistent, averaging 10,856 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but a significant spike in early years (99,560 mi by Aug 2018).
Things to check
- Recurring suspension failures (Offside Front Track rod end ball joint, Sep 2021) and advisories (Sep 2017, Sep 2021).
- Recurring tyre wear advisories (Sep 2016, Sep 2017, Sep 2021) and failures (Sep 2016, Sep 2021).
- Recurring brake pad wear advisories (Sep 2019, Sep 2020) and failures (Sep 2019, Sep 2020).
- Recurring registration plate lamp failures (Aug 2016, Sep 2021, Dec 2025).
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,856 miles/year, indicating regular use.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | PASS | 59,077 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2016 | FAIL | 75,754 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) PRS Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) PRS Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
|
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 75,754 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 90,193 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
|
| Aug 2018 | FAIL | 99,560 mi |
ADVISORY engine cover fitted DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 99,621 mi |
ADVISORY engine cover fitted
|
| Sep 2019 | FAIL | 112,070 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) 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 Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 112,074 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))
|
| Sep 2020 | FAIL | 122,986 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 122,986 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2021 | FAIL | 128,881 mi |
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b)) MAJOR Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Sep 2021 | PASS | 128,881 mi |
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 134,178 mi |
ADVISORY n/s/f tyre perished ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 138,889 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Dec 2024 | PASS | 145,068 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Dec 2025 | PASS | 152,053 mi |
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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