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AO12 AHK

2012 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,919 mi
Last recorded47,919 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 AHK
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 47,919 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 44,672 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 42,594 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 42,594 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 40,581 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 40,311 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 40,311 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 37,295 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 37,295 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 35,669 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 35,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 32,900 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 29,702 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 26,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 22,816 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 19,591 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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AO12 AHK 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 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 AO12 AHK, 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 AO12 AHK registered?

AO12 AHK is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AO12 AHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 AHK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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