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LW12 DCX

2012 Nissan Serena

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,260 mi
Last recorded127,260 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Serena89,949 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW12 DCX
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 127,260 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 113,019 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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LW12 DCX is a 2012 Nissan Serena in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LW12 DCX, 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

How do I check the history of LW12 DCX?

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What year was LW12 DCX registered?

LW12 DCX is a 2012 Nissan Serena, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is LW12 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW12 DCX shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LW12 DCX have outstanding finance?

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