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DF12 OTY

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,396 mi
Last recorded63,396 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 OTY
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 63,396 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 63,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 61,056 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 61,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 58,034 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 55,143 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 52,442 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 49,385 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2021 49,385 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 47,109 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 47,109 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 44,370 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 40,409 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 36,043 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 30,819 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 23,259 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 OTY is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel 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 OTY, 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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What year was DF12 OTY registered?

DF12 OTY is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is DF12 OTY safe to buy?

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