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BP62 RNJ

2012 Nissan Serena

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,877 mi
Last recorded79,877 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Serena89,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP62 RNJ
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 79,877 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 76,679 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 71,454 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 71,454 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 71,179 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Nissan Serena?

Based on 146,285 MOT tests across 20,632 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
6,048
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
20,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,194
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,608
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,711
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,531
position lamp(s) not working 6,076
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BP62 RNJ is a 2012 Nissan Serena in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 89,949 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Serena fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 19,194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP62 RNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Serena typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Serena is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BP62 RNJ registered?

BP62 RNJ is a 2012 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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