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AK12 KXS

2012 Nissan Note

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,375 mi
Last recorded51,375 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 KXS
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 51,375 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 39,937 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 37,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above minimum standard. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective going opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above minimum standard. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective going opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing large cracks between tread, wearing on inner edge. 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 37,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cracks between tread, wearing on inner edge. 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above minimum standard. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective going opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above minimum standard. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective going opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing large cracks between tread, wearing on inner edge. 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing large cracks between tread, wearing on inner edge. 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 32,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly lipped, inner face most (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly damaged also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between threads 185/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 32,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly lipped, inner face most (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pipe bended by bonnet (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly damaged also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between threads 185/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 28,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front brake pads over 1/2 worn

windscreen wipers slightly smear

Pass 13 Apr 2021 25,755 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 25,755 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 24,266 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 24,266 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 15,097 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 5,362 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 4,554 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 4,021 miles

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 24 Mar 2015 3,485 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Note?

Based on 2,716,974 MOT tests across 180,658 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,170
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
180,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 38,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,534
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,389
Stop lamp not working 26,678
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 18,089
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AK12 KXS is a 2012 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 49,363 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 Note fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 38,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 KXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Note typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Note is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK12 KXS is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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