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DN12 VMU

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,603 mi
Last recorded106,603 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 VMU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 106,603 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 106,603 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 89,010 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 69,744 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 69,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 41,127 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 20,964 miles

Front damage to front oh vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2019 20,312 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 18,962 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 18,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 17,369 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn with a visible lip (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2016 15,500 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 13,642 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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DN12 VMU is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DN12 VMU, 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 DN12 VMU registered?

DN12 VMU is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DN12 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN12 VMU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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