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FN12 BZX

2012 Nissan Serena

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,911 mi
Last recorded137,911 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Serena89,949 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 BZX
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 137,911 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 124,658 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 112,435 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad down to 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 112,435 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad down to 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 106,105 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 106,058 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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FN12 BZX is a 2012 Nissan Serena in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN12 BZX, 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 FN12 BZX registered?

FN12 BZX is a 2012 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is FN12 BZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN12 BZX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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