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AK12 NTF

2012 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,342 mi
Last recorded77,342 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 NTF
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 77,342 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 77,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 70,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Mar 2023 62,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper damage

Fail 6 Mar 2023 61,926 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper damage

Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,501 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 48,015 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 39,180 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 29,925 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 24,499 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 18,951 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 18,951 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres perished and cracking in tread.

Pass 10 May 2016 13,923 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 13,921 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 10,138 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 10,138 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NTF is a 2012 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 NTF registered?

AK12 NTF is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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The MOT history for AK12 NTF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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