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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1198 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 4 September 2026 (82 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 33,215 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 68/100
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 73% pass rate and 33,215 miles. The car's high insurance group and known model-specific issues also present risks.
The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 6,717 miles/year, with a notable drop in annual usage from 2019 onwards, but no suspicious anomalies.
Things to check
- 2017-08-17: Major failure for Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn.
- 2025-08-15: Recent advisory for Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative.
- 2025-08-15: Recent advisory for Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn.
- Brake advisories noted in 2024 and 2025, indicating wear items needing attention.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-04, offering immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (6,717 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 33,215 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2015 | FAIL | 33,215 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
|
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 41,023 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 49,316 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 57,520 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 66,373 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2020 | FAIL | 71,097 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 71,097 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2021 | FAIL | 74,282 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 74,282 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | FAIL | 79,125 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 79,125 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 84,794 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 89,491 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 91,654 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN62 FAA, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.