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BN12 FRL

2012 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,168 mi
Last recorded58,168 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 FRL
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 58,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 50,295 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 46,171 miles

rear tyres perished , cuts in tread area

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2024 46,171 miles

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

rear tyres perished , cuts in tread area

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 43,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 41,414 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 39,113 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 36,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively very slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 31,688 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 28,349 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2018 28,349 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 22,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 17,983 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 14,468 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 14,468 miles

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

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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BN12 FRL is a 2012 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN12 FRL, 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

How do I check the history of BN12 FRL?

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What year was BN12 FRL registered?

BN12 FRL is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is BN12 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 FRL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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