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AK62 VMC

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,888 mi
Last recorded40,888 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 VMC
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 40,888 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 38,945 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear shock absorbers corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 36,542 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 34,212 miles

washer bottle cap missing

Fail 31 Aug 2022 34,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn on inner edge

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 31 Aug 2021 31,898 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Aug 2021 31,898 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2020 29,117 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 26,418 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Aug 2019 26,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Sep 2018 23,518 miles

front wipers split

Fail 6 Sep 2018 23,518 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front wipers split

Pass 5 Sep 2017 20,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 16,840 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 16,840 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 13,022 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VMC is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue 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 AK62 VMC, 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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What year was AK62 VMC registered?

AK62 VMC is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is AK62 VMC safe to buy?

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