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DK12 HWJ

2012 Nissan Note

Black Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,387 mi
Last recorded132,387 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 HWJ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 132,387 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 132,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 126,246 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 126,144 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2024 120,288 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 120,184 miles

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

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 114,523 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 109,102 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 109,102 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 104,595 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 100,477 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 92,428 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 78,900 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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DK12 HWJ is a 2012 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DK12 HWJ, 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 DK12 HWJ registered?

DK12 HWJ is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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The MOT history for DK12 HWJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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