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DV12 AZU

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

38,681 mi
Last recorded38,681 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 AZU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 38,681 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 38,678 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 37,455 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 36,289 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 36,285 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 34,528 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 34,524 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 32,774 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 32,768 miles

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

Central heat shield loose and rattles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 31,153 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 30,338 miles

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

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))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 30,333 miles

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

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

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 29 Mar 2019 27,713 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 27,708 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 24,502 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 24,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 20,780 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 17,001 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 12,893 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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DV12 AZU is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DV12 AZU, 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 DV12 AZU registered?

DV12 AZU is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is DV12 AZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 AZU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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