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SF12 YVJ

2012 Nissan Serena

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,080 mi
Last recorded69,080 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Serena89,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF12 YVJ
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 69,080 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 69,080 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 63,263 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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SF12 YVJ is a 2012 Nissan Serena in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF12 YVJ, 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 SF12 YVJ registered?

SF12 YVJ is a 2012 Nissan Serena, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is SF12 YVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF12 YVJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SF12 YVJ have outstanding finance?

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