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AK62 NLZ

2012 Nissan Note

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,008 mi
Last recorded179,008 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 NLZ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 179,008 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 169,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 155,160 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 154,405 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 139,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 18555r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Fail 10 Oct 2023 139,444 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 18555r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 7 Sep 2022 128,783 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 111,490 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 111,490 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 89,349 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 87,092 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 87,090 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 80,099 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,171 miles

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 20 Jan 2017 47,993 miles

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2016 33,495 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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AK62 NLZ is a 2012 Nissan Note in White with a 1,461cc diesel 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 AK62 NLZ, 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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AK62 NLZ is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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