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BK12 FMA

2012 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,931 mi
Last recorded90,931 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 FMA
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 90,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 90,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 81,480 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror deterioration. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 81,480 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror deterioration. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 72,088 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror in poor condition. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel filler flap not closing correctly.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Mar 2023 68,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Mar 2022 65,494 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r15. All tyres are perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 61,327 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished. 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Mar 2021 61,325 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished. 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,035 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 54,473 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 54,473 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 47,497 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 41,859 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 41,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 33,902 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 33,902 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing Stalk missing. (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 25,311 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 16,920 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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BK12 FMA is a 2012 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BK12 FMA, 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 BK12 FMA registered?

BK12 FMA is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BK12 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 FMA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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