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FJ12 VTX

2012 Nissan Serena

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,096 mi
Last recorded119,096 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Serena89,949 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 VTX
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 119,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 108,592 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 108,592 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 94,505 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 94,500 miles

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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FJ12 VTX is a 2012 Nissan Serena in Silver with a 1,990cc 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 FJ12 VTX, 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 FJ12 VTX registered?

FJ12 VTX is a 2012 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is FJ12 VTX safe to buy?

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