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DC12 KNZ

2012 Nissan Note

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,620 mi
Last recorded110,620 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 110,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 102,219 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 92,744 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 92,744 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 83,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 71,725 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres on 3mm, limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s door mirror damaged and repaired with tape

Pass 24 Nov 2020 62,422 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 62,422 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 54,750 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 46,690 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 15,363 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 33,770 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 22,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 9,361 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 KNZ is a 2012 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 DC12 KNZ, 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 KNZ registered?

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

Is DC12 KNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC12 KNZ 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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