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
- 24 March 2027 (283 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 42,528 mi
AI verdict AVOID 44/100
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 18 MOT tests on record with a 61% pass rate and 42,528 miles. The mileage trajectory is inconsistent, and the vehicle has been off-road for a significant period.
The mileage trajectory is highly inconsistent, showing a significant drop from 80,865 miles in July 2019 to 92,444 miles in January 2021, followed by a period of very low annual usage.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS brake failure on 2021-01-20 (92,448 mi) after PRS on 2019-07-04 (80,865 mi).
- DANGEROUS tyre failure on 2021-01-20 (92,448 mi) after PRS on 2019-07-04 (80,865 mi).
- Recurring suspension ball joint failures on 2019-07-04 (80,865 mi) and 2021-01-20 (92,448 mi).
- Recurring windscreen wiper failures on 2019-07-04 (80,865 mi) and 2021-01-20 (92,448 mi).
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Mileage is consistent with UK average (8,759 miles/yr) since the 2021-01-20 MOT.
- The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2027-03-24, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No evidence of odometer fraud; mileage trajectory is consistent with reported usage.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | PASS | 42,528 mi |
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Jun 2016 | FAIL | 52,050 mi |
FAIL Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) ADVISORY bind o/s/f wheel. ADVISORY childseat fitted. n/s/r tyre 2.5mm. nail o/s/r tyre.
|
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 52,155 mi |
ADVISORY bind o/s/f wheel. ADVISORY childseat fitted. n/s/r tyre 2.5mm. nail o/s/r tyre.
|
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 59,946 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2018 | FAIL | 70,976 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 71,021 mi |
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2019 | FAIL | 80,865 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) PRS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) PRS Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 80,865 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jan 2021 | FAIL | 92,444 mi |
ADVISORY intercooler pipe loose in engine bay ADVISORY rear wiper blade split ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY front number plate cracked ADVISORY accident damage front bumper MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY oil leak from oil filter MAJOR Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section sheared off tail section (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 92,448 mi |
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 99,516 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY front tyres low tread on inner edges ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jan 2023 | FAIL | 105,360 mi |
ADVISORY Service light is on MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) MAJOR Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside + offside front wishbone bushes DETERIORATED MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY 30% Brake imbalance rear axle ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 105,377 mi |
ADVISORY 30% Brake imbalance rear axle ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2024 | FAIL | 110,590 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 110,590 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 117,370 mi |
MINOR Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Mar 2026 | FAIL | 124,710 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 124,715 mi | None recorded |
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