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DC12 KNS

2012 Nissan Note

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,915 mi
Last recorded62,915 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC12 KNS
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 62,915 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 58,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 55,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit, Edges heavily worn 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit, Edges heavily worn 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 54,126 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 54,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 52,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 50,176 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jan 2021 50,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 48,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 48,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 29,725 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 24,811 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 24,805 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 19,428 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 10,757 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 6,897 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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DC12 KNS is a 2012 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DC12 KNS, 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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DC12 KNS is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is DC12 KNS safe to buy?

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