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JD03 ALE

2012 Nissan Serena

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,705 mi
Last recorded175,705 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Serena89,949 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD03 ALE
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 175,705 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 175,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 154,190 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 128,957 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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JD03 ALE is a 2012 Nissan Serena in White with a 2,000cc 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 JD03 ALE, 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 JD03 ALE registered?

JD03 ALE is a 2012 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is JD03 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for JD03 ALE 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.

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