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BT12 SZW

2012 Nissan Note

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,496 mi
Last recorded110,496 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 SZW
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 110,496 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 109,491 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2025 109,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 104,903 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 104,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 94,785 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDE

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

Fail 9 May 2023 94,785 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDE

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 88,643 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 82,724 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 82,364 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 75,649 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 75,649 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 66,754 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 54,600 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack inner rod fixing has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 46,979 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 46,979 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 35,538 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 33,047 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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BT12 SZW is a 2012 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BT12 SZW, 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 BT12 SZW registered?

BT12 SZW is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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