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DX12 GSU

2012 Nissan Serena

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,442 mi
Last recorded70,442 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Serena89,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX12 GSU
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2026 70,442 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 99,063 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 95,697 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 95,696 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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DX12 GSU is a 2012 Nissan Serena in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX12 GSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX12 GSU registered?

DX12 GSU is a 2012 Nissan Serena, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is DX12 GSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX12 GSU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX12 GSU have outstanding finance?

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