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LX61 GVO

2012 Nissan Serena

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,455 mi
Last recorded85,455 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Serena89,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 GVO
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 85,455 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 77,715 miles

air intake unit insecure (engine bay)

Pass 2 Nov 2023 71,718 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 71,712 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,753 miles

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

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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LX61 GVO is a 2012 Nissan Serena in Black with a 1,600cc 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 LX61 GVO, 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 LX61 GVO registered?

LX61 GVO is a 2012 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is LX61 GVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX61 GVO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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