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YJ12 XKH

2012 Nissan Serena

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,149 mi
Last recorded161,149 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Serena89,949 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 XKH
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 161,149 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 161,149 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 156,158 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 156,158 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 139,492 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 122,894 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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YJ12 XKH is a 2012 Nissan Serena in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YJ12 XKH, 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 YJ12 XKH registered?

YJ12 XKH is a 2012 Nissan Serena, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YJ12 XKH shows 6 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.

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