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Y194 VHJ

2012 Nissan Serena

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,489 mi
Last recorded81,489 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Serena89,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY194 VHJ
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 81,489 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 81,487 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 81,470 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2023 81,468 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 81,321 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished between tread close to seeing the cords 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 80,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 80,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 76,364 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 76,364 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,746 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 72,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 67,921 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 67,921 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 60,678 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,314 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 53,371 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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Y194 VHJ is a 2012 Nissan Serena in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 Y194 VHJ, 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 Y194 VHJ registered?

Y194 VHJ is a 2012 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is Y194 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y194 VHJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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