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BN12 KXB

2012 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,290 mi
Last recorded41,290 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 KXB
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 41,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 31,036 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 30,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended all stalks missing (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 121,027 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 116,392 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 108,975 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 105,976 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 3,646 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 3,646 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 100,722 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 100,696 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 87,912 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 74,778 miles

Front brake discs worn, lipped

Rear wiper split

Pass 14 May 2015 58,101 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 58,101 miles

Offside 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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BN12 KXB is a 2012 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN12 KXB, 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 BN12 KXB registered?

BN12 KXB is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is BN12 KXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 KXB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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