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BK12 XOU

2012 Nissan Note

White Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,905 mi
Last recorded76,905 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 XOU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 76,905 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 73,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 73,536 miles

Nearside 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 rearmost lost its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 71,664 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen stone chip - Zone A

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 71,664 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen stone chip - Zone A

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 70,153 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 61,653 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 61,653 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 50,450 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 50,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 44,893 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 35,222 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 33,939 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 29,529 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 20,045 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 20,041 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 12,788 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 XOU is a 2012 Nissan Note in White with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XOU, 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.

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What year was BK12 XOU registered?

BK12 XOU is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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