Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 Infiniti Fx?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2012 Infiniti Fx?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2012 Infiniti Fx?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2012 Infiniti Fx vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

25% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2012 Infiniti Fx reliable?

Based on MOT data from 133 vehicles, the 2012 Infiniti Fx has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2012 Infiniti Fx?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2012 Infiniti Fx are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (45.9% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (43.5% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (36.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2012 Infiniti Fx?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Infiniti Fx (2012)

133 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.1% first-time pass rate

2012 Infiniti Fx

CarHunch analysed 133 real MOT records for the 2012 Infiniti Fx. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2012 INFINITI FX passes its MOT first time at 87.5%, a solid 7.5 percentage points above the UK average, though nearly a quarter of these vehicles (24.8%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point—a concern worth investigating on any used example you're considering. The diesel-heavy cohort (126 of 133 vehicles) maintains a respectable 87.0% pass rate, and with median mileage around 73,000 for a 12-year-old car, these are relatively well-preserved examples.

The average of 1.49 failures and 12.7 advisories per test suggests routine wear issues rather than structural problems, but that high advisory count points to a vehicle that needs attention to details. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the advisory patterns—suspension and trim items seem common—and ask the seller for full service history, as this SUV rewards proper maintenance.

We have limited data for the 2012 Infiniti Fx — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

88.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

24.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.49

Over 11.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

73k

Middle half: 56k–88k

For context

These stats describe 133 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 133 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 45.9%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 26%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay · Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Suspension & steering 17%

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play · Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play · Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Brake wear 15.4%

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012.

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Based on MOT data from 133 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 24.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (95%)	126	87.7%	1.55

Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Infiniti Fx vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

72,920

typical

56,479

low mileage

88,021

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Infiniti Fx vehicles fall between 56,479 and 88,021 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 56,479 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 56,479–88,021 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Infiniti Fxs sit.

⚠ Over 118,828 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2012 Infiniti Fx — Still on the Road

Most 2012 Infiniti Fxs are still being driven.

90 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 74% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

11.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.49

Avg failures per vehicle

12.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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