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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1618 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 22 February 2027 (253 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 36,288 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 19 MOT tests on record with a 63% pass rate and 36,288 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing a 14-year period with only 36,288 miles recorded.
The vehicle shows only 36,288 miles over 14 years, with a significant 14-month period (Feb 2021-Feb 2022) showing only 103 miles, indicating a major data integrity issue.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS defect: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (Jan 2017) — immediate safety risk.
- Recurring suspension arm corrosion: Noted in Feb 2025 and Feb 2021 tests, indicating structural neglect.
- Recurring headlamp issues: Flagged in 5 separate tests (Feb 2021, Feb 2022, Feb 2023, Feb 2024, Feb 2025), showing chronic electrical problems.
- Recurring tyre wear: Flagged in 4 separate tests (Jan 2019, Feb 2022, Feb 2025, Feb 2026), indicating chronic under-inflation or poor maintenance.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-02-22, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent annual mileage (8,454 miles/yr) before the suspicious 14-month period.
- No evidence of Cat N/S write-off markers in the provided DVLA data.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/19 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 36,288 mi |
USER ENTERED vehicle tested under dirty conditions USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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| Feb 2016 | PASS | 45,709 mi |
ADVISORY nearside rear tyre tread getting low
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| Jan 2017 | FAIL | 54,820 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY OSR brake disc glazed
|
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 54,820 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2018 | FAIL | 64,654 mi |
ADVISORY Vehicle presented as 1 seat excluding driver ADVISORY Rear number plate deteriating ADVISORY Damage to o/s/r wing ADVISORY Damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40 mm ADVISORY Play in o/s/f suspension lower arm ball joint PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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| Jan 2018 | PASS | 64,654 mi |
ADVISORY Vehicle presented as 1 seat excluding driver ADVISORY Rear number plate deteriating ADVISORY Damage to o/s/r wing ADVISORY Damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40 mm ADVISORY Play in o/s/f suspension lower arm ball joint
|
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 79,279 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread, bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
|
| Feb 2020 | FAIL | 89,200 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Partially secured with tape. (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Beam image un-defined due to deterioration of head-lamp lens. ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) 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)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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| Feb 2020 | PASS | 89,200 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Partially secured with tape. (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Beam image un-defined due to deterioration of head-lamp lens. ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) 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))
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| Feb 2021 | FAIL | 93,314 mi |
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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 Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Feb 2021 | PASS | 93,417 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Feb 2022 | FAIL | 100,766 mi |
ADVISORY No coolant in reservoir. ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Fog lamp not operating. ADVISORY High level brake light not operating. ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch insecure. (5.2.3 (f)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2. (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x3. (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY General under-body corrosion hidden by mud.
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| Feb 2022 | PASS | 100,876 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Fog lamp not operating. ADVISORY High level brake light not operating. ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY General under-body corrosion hidden by mud.
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| Feb 2023 | PASS | 105,314 mi |
ADVISORY High level brake light not working ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Jan 2024 | PASS | 110,747 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2025 | FAIL | 117,435 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) MAJOR Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) MAJOR Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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| Feb 2025 | PASS | 117,515 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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| Feb 2026 | FAIL | 119,689 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Feb 2026 | PASS | 119,689 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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