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CA61 FZU

2012 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,277 mi
Last recorded72,277 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 FZU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 72,277 miles

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way around

Offside Front asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way around

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 72,269 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way around

Offside Front asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way around

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 68,908 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 66,455 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 63,328 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 56,301 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 56,029 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 53,429 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 50,597 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 47,932 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 45,437 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 42,316 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 41,072 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,072 miles

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

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

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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CA61 FZU is a 2012 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CA61 FZU, 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 CA61 FZU?

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What year was CA61 FZU registered?

CA61 FZU is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 25 February 2012.

Is CA61 FZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA61 FZU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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