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Nissan Leaf VK12PZJ — MOT history, mileage and tax

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2012 Nissan Leaf

Generated 27 Aug 2026, 03:23
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Source DVLA · DVSA
Year
2012
Fuel
Electricity
Colour
Blue
Engine
None (electric)
CO2
0 g/km
Euro status
—

1 Vehicle identity

Registration
VK12PZJ
Make
Nissan
Model
Leaf
Year
2012
First registered
30 Mar 2012
Fuel
Electricity
Engine
None (electric)
Colour
Blue
CO2
0 g/km
Euro status
—
Marked for export
No
Wheel plan
2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Type approval
M1
V5C issued
8 May 2024
Vehicle age
14 yr 5 mo
Registration area
Worcester

CO2 band: A — 0 g/km

A 0–100 g/km
£20/yr
B 101–110 g/km
£20/yr
C 111–120 g/km
£35/yr
D 121–130 g/km
£170/yr
E 131–140 g/km
£200/yr
F 141–150 g/km
£225/yr
G 151–165 g/km
£275/yr
H 166–175 g/km
£325/yr
I 176–185 g/km
£360/yr
J 186–200 g/km
£410/yr
K 201–225 g/km
£445/yr
L 226–255 g/km
£760/yr
M Over 255 g/km
£790/yr

Rates for cars first registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017, single 12-month payment, correct as at April 2026. Check the current figures on GOV.UK.

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

Tax status
Taxed (as at 27 Aug 2026)
Tax due
1 Aug 2027
Annual road tax
£20/yr (Band A)
MOT status
Valid (as at 27 Aug 2026)
MOT expiry
21 Apr 2027
ULEZ / Clean Air Zone
Compliant
Outstanding recall
Not known
First used date
30 Mar 2012
Manufacture date
30 Mar 2012

3 MOT history

Tests passed12 of 17
Tests failed5
Plate changesNone
Record sourceGreat Britain (DVSA)
Avg mileage/year3,781 mi
Pass rate71%
First mileage8,429 mi (as at 20 Feb 2015)
Last mileage50,501 mi (as at 8 Apr 2026)
Years on record11.1 yr
Colour at last MOTBlue

Test history

Pass 8 Apr 2026 50,501 mi Expiry 21 Apr 2027
  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
Pass 27 Mar 2025 45,793 mi Expiry 21 Apr 2026

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 22 Apr 2024 43,443 mi Expiry 21 Apr 2025

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Fail 19 Apr 2024 43,443 mi
  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) Advisory
Fail 27 Feb 2024 43,440 mi
  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Major — failed
  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) Minor
  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) Minor
  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) Minor
  • Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d)) Major — failed
  • Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Major — failed
Pass 16 Mar 2023 35,173 mi Expiry 15 Mar 2024
  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advisory
Fail 16 Mar 2023 35,173 mi
  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advisory
Pass 16 Mar 2022 28,796 mi Expiry 15 Mar 2023
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
Fail 11 Mar 2022 28,768 mi
  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Major — failed
  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
Pass 12 Mar 2021 26,170 mi Expiry 11 Mar 2022

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 27 Feb 2020 23,486 mi Expiry 27 Feb 2021
  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Advisory
Pass 28 Feb 2019 20,478 mi Expiry 27 Feb 2020
  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
Pass 16 Feb 2018 16,477 mi Expiry 19 Feb 2019

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 13,858 mi Expiry 19 Feb 2018

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 10,884 mi Expiry 19 Feb 2017

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 10,878 mi
  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Failed
Pass 20 Feb 2015 8,429 mi Expiry 19 Feb 2016

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

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