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BF62 VBU

2012 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,800 mi
Last recorded105,800 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 VBU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 105,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil level topped up

Pass 19 Jul 2024 104,102 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 101,406 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 101,406 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 88,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 80,437 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 71,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount slightly deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount slightly deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 61,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 50,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 37,646 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 24,308 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 24,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 21,279 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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BF62 VBU is a 2012 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF62 VBU, 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 BF62 VBU registered?

BF62 VBU is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is BF62 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 VBU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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