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BG61 TDU

2012 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,330 mi
Last recorded72,330 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 TDU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 72,330 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 70,522 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 67,999 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 67,997 miles

Rear Service brake lagging in operation both side (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working middle/ centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 62,733 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 62,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 56,821 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 56,821 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2021 49,839 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 45,705 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 42,973 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 39,065 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 34,211 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 28,327 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 24,523 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 22,712 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 22,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BG61 TDU is a 2012 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG61 TDU, 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 BG61 TDU registered?

BG61 TDU is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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