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BN12 TYC

2012 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,044 mi
Last recorded21,044 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 TYC
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 21,044 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 21,039 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 19,874 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 18,252 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 17,206 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 17,206 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 15,925 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 15,143 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 14,582 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 13,257 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 13,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 11,978 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 10,415 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 10,415 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 8,950 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 7,181 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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BN12 TYC is a 2012 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TYC, 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 TYC?

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What year was BN12 TYC registered?

BN12 TYC is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is BN12 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 TYC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN12 TYC have outstanding finance?

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