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LN62 CXJ

2012 Nissan Serena

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

230,482 mi
Last recorded230,482 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Serena89,949 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 CXJ
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 230,482 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 229,066 miles

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2025 216,305 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 215,936 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 206,712 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 204,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 175,551 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 174,202 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 153,744 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 152,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 131,492 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 129,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 99,701 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 73,673 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 69,438 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 73,491 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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LN62 CXJ is a 2012 Nissan Serena in Silver with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LN62 CXJ, 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 LN62 CXJ registered?

LN62 CXJ is a 2012 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LN62 CXJ safe to buy?

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