BN12 OFA

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
BLACK
Engine
1461 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 27 February 2026
Last recorded mileage
31,463 mi

AI verdict AVOID 30/100

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 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 31,463 miles. The mileage trajectory also shows a concerning decrease, suggesting potential odometer tampering.

The mileage decreased from 31,463 miles in March 2015 to 14,890 miles in April 2016, a clear red flag for possible odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Mar 2015 (31,463 mi) and Apr 2016 (14,890 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
  • Mileage decreased from 31,463 miles (Mar 2015) to 14,890 miles (Apr 2016), indicating potential odometer tampering.
  • Recurring DANGEROUS tyre defects (Mar 2020, Feb 2025, Feb 2026) and MAJOR suspension failures (Mar 2020, Apr 2024) show systemic neglect.
  • Multiple MAJOR failures in suspension (5 times), steering (2 times), and engine/oil (1 time) across 10 MOT tests.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle design.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,116 miles/year, well below UK average, suggests light use.
  • No recurring failures of the same system on the same axle, indicating the owner addressed issues promptly.

Mileage history

Mar 2015: 31,463 mi PASSApr 2016: 14,890 mi PASSApr 2017: 44,473 mi PASSMar 2018: 49,024 mi PASSApr 2019: 54,538 mi PASSMar 2020: 59,378 mi PASSApr 2021: 63,305 mi PASSApr 2022: 68,446 mi PASSMay 2023: 71,838 mi PASSApr 2024: 81,371 mi FAILApr 2024: 81,472 mi PASSFeb 2025: 90,567 mi FAILFeb 2025: 90,818 mi PASSFeb 2026: 100,543 mi FAIL101k58k15kMar 2015Feb 2026

MOT test history — 11/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2015 PASS 31,463 mi None recorded
Apr 2016 PASS 14,890 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 PASS 44,473 mi
ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2018 PASS 49,024 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 PASS 54,538 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 PASS 59,378 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Apr 2021 PASS 63,305 mi None recorded
Apr 2022 PASS 68,446 mi None recorded
May 2023 PASS 71,838 mi None recorded
Apr 2024 FAIL 81,371 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush 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))
DANGEROUS Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Apr 2024 PASS 81,472 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2025 FAIL 90,567 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2025 PASS 90,818 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2026 FAIL 100,543 mi
MAJOR Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close (5.2.3 (e))

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