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BG12 MVS

2012 Nissan Note

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,326 mi
Last recorded70,326 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 MVS
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 70,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 67,600 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 65,472 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 62,493 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 58,926 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,312 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 52,410 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 47,111 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 42,568 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 42,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 33,725 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 33,725 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 25,616 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 May 2015 25,616 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BG12 MVS is a 2012 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG12 MVS, 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 BG12 MVS registered?

BG12 MVS is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is BG12 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 MVS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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