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DP12 BUW

2012 Nissan Note

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,009 mi
Last recorded39,009 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP12 BUW
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 39,009 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 39,009 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 37,999 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 36,465 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 33,268 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

centre stop light not working

Fail 30 Sep 2022 33,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

centre stop light not working

Pass 16 Oct 2021 29,611 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 25,257 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 23,190 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 20,265 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 18,093 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 15,422 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 12,087 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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DP12 BUW is a 2012 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DP12 BUW, 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 DP12 BUW registered?

DP12 BUW is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is DP12 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP12 BUW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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