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DC12 KNV

2012 Nissan Note

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,437 mi
Last recorded93,437 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC12 KNV
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 93,437 miles

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

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

under-body cover fitted obscuring some under-body components front to rear of vehicle

Fail 20 May 2026 93,437 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

under-body cover fitted obscuring some under-body components front to rear of vehicle

Pass 16 May 2025 80,489 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 67,812 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 67,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 67,542 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 63,809 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 59,080 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 56,023 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 52,761 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 46,882 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 42,847 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 41,095 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 41,095 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 33,991 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 24,054 miles

Rear 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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DC12 KNV is a 2012 Nissan Note in Grey 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 KNV, 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 DC12 KNV registered?

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

Is DC12 KNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC12 KNV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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