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DN12 VUU

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,822 mi
Last recorded104,822 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 VUU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 104,822 miles

corrosion under body

Pass 18 Nov 2023 98,203 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 98,073 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 89,097 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 88,921 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 77,755 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 77,598 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 70,439 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 70,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 63,349 miles

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Fail 12 Oct 2019 63,349 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 10 Nov 2018 54,206 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 46,606 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 39,216 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 29,747 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 29,747 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VUU is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DN12 VUU, 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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DN12 VUU is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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