BJ12 KJE
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
- RED
- Engine
- 1461 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 22 December 2026 (191 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 50,298 mi
AI verdict AVOID 32/100
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 67% pass rate and 50,298 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly irregular, with a significant drop in annual usage, raising serious concerns about its maintenance and true condition.
The mileage trajectory is highly irregular, with a significant drop from 16,261 miles/year (Jan 2023) to 7,389 miles/year (Dec 2025), indicating a potential change in usage or a data anomaly.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded on 2024-01-03 (test 5), indicating immediate safety risk.
- Recurring suspension failures and advisories across multiple tests (e.g., 2019-11-01 advisory, 2023-01-03 failure).
- Major engine/oil failure on 2024-01-03 (test 5), a critical system for a diesel engine.
- Consistent high mileage (13,931 mi/yr) suggests heavy commercial use, leading to accelerated wear.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-12-22, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a generally safe vehicle design.
- Consistent high mileage suggests a well-used vehicle, potentially indicating a reliable workhorse.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 50,298 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 71,543 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 90,199 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2017 | FAIL | 101,276 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
|
| Nov 2017 | PASS | 101,276 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 111,735 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) 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))
|
| Nov 2019 | PASS | 124,292 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Oct 2020 | FAIL | 137,390 mi |
ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 137,390 mi |
ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
|
| Jan 2022 | FAIL | 147,239 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 147,275 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jan 2023 | FAIL | 163,536 mi |
ADVISORY under trays fitted ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 163,536 mi |
ADVISORY under trays fitted
|
| Jan 2024 | FAIL | 175,202 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MINOR Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY undertrays fitted obscuring some components from inspection
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| Jan 2024 | PASS | 175,203 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY undertrays fitted obscuring some components from inspection
|
| Dec 2024 | FAIL | 186,995 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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| Dec 2024 | PASS | 187,226 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2025 | PASS | 194,615 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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