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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 22 March 2027 (281 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 18,364 mi
AI verdict AVOID 45/100
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 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 18,364 miles. While mileage is low, the high insurance group and multiple recurring issues warrant a thorough inspection.
The vehicle exhibits extremely low annual usage, averaging only 3,702 miles per year, with a significant drop in recent years (e.g., 795 miles between Apr 2023 and Feb 2024).
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Mar 2026): Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall cut puncture repaired (5.2.
- Dangerous subframe advisory from Mar 2026 MOT test — requires immediate attention.
- Recurring suspension arm and subframe advisories across multiple tests (e.g., Feb 2018, Mar 2020, Mar 2026).
- Recurring brake disc and pad wear advisories across multiple tests (e.g., Mar 2020, Mar 2020, Mar 2026).
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
- Valid MOT until March 2027, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- No major structural failures recorded in the MOT history, despite advisories.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 18,364 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2016 | PASS | 19,646 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 26,251 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2018 | FAIL | 30,995 mi |
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) ADVISORY n/s mirror slightly loose ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ADVISORY Offside Front Nail in tyre inner shoulder ADVISORY Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3) ADVISORY front brake application slightly uneven
|
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 30,995 mi |
ADVISORY n/s mirror slightly loose ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4) ADVISORY Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3) ADVISORY front brake application slightly uneven
|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 34,457 mi |
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
|
| Mar 2020 | FAIL | 43,645 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 43,645 mi |
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2021 | FAIL | 44,893 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 44,893 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 46,617 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY under trays fitted
|
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 47,412 mi |
MINOR Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY under trays fitted
|
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 48,362 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 50,622 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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| Mar 2026 | FAIL | 52,692 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall cut puncture repaired (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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| Mar 2026 | PASS | 52,695 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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