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DF12 HZS

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,989 mi
Last recorded59,989 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 HZS
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 59,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 185/55 r 16 87h xl (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 59,974 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 185/55 r 16 87h xl (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 57,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 55,778 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 55,774 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2022 49,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 49,554 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 45,851 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 41,427 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 38,216 miles

Nearside Rear bodywork damage

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 38,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bodywork damage

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 32,899 miles

Front wipers worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 27,184 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 23,169 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 20,934 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 19,898 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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DF12 HZS is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF12 HZS, 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 DF12 HZS registered?

DF12 HZS is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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