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DS12 GKD

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,123 mi
Last recorded42,123 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 GKD
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 42,123 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 42,093 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 41,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 40,003 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 38,943 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 38,943 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 36,984 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 36,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 34,697 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 34,697 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 32,413 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REAR BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 30,720 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 29,120 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 29,120 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 25,854 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 23,505 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DS12 GKD is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DS12 GKD, 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 DS12 GKD registered?

DS12 GKD is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is DS12 GKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 GKD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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