BJ12 OFL

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
BLACK
Engine
1618 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
23 April 2027 (312 days away)
Last recorded mileage
23,836 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 71/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 87% pass rate and 23,836 miles.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage with 7,026 miles/year, averaging 8,000 annually, with no suspicious drops or spikes.

Things to check

  • Dangerous brake failure recorded on 2023-04-20, though immediately rectified.
  • Recurring suspension arm ball joint advisories (Dec 2018) escalated to major failures (Jun 2020).
  • Recurring tyre wear advisories (Dec 2019) escalated to major failures (Apr 2023).
  • High insurance group (44–47) indicates expensive premiums for the buyer.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2027-04-23, offering peace of mind for several years.
  • Consistent, normal mileage trajectory with no suspicious anomalies.

Mileage history

May 2015: 23,836 mi PASSApr 2016: 31,026 mi PASSDec 2016: 33,915 mi PASSDec 2017: 46,426 mi PASSDec 2018: 57,243 mi PASSDec 2019: 65,157 mi PASSJun 2020: 67,768 mi FAILAug 2020: 68,599 mi PASSApr 2021: 71,351 mi PASSApr 2022: 75,251 mi PASSApr 2023: 79,445 mi FAILApr 2023: 79,446 mi PASSMar 2024: 82,279 mi PASSApr 2025: 91,385 mi PASSApr 2026: 100,213 mi PASS100k62k24kMay 2015Apr 2026

MOT test history — 13/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2015 PASS 23,836 mi None recorded
Apr 2016 PASS 31,026 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 2016 PASS 33,915 mi None recorded
Dec 2017 PASS 46,426 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2018 PASS 57,243 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play nearside front suspension ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play offside front suspension ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Dec 2019 PASS 65,157 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2020 FAIL 67,768 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Aug 2020 PASS 68,599 mi None recorded
Apr 2021 PASS 71,351 mi None recorded
Apr 2022 PASS 75,251 mi None recorded
Apr 2023 FAIL 79,445 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge as marked, (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low!!!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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 Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as marked , bonding failed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Apr 2023 PASS 79,446 mi None recorded
Mar 2024 PASS 82,279 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Apr 2025 PASS 91,385 mi
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Apr 2026 PASS 100,213 mi None recorded

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