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DV12 LFZ

2012 Nissan Note

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,276 mi
Last recorded125,276 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 LFZ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 125,276 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 113,806 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))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 102,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 91,471 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear subframe bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 81,227 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 7 Jul 2021 69,395 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Fail 6 Jul 2021 69,395 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front suspension arm bushes starting to perish

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Jul 2020 59,512 miles

o/s/f tyre has small cut in tread and starting to go out of shape. both fronts getting low on tread

Pass 8 May 2019 55,571 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively tight when turning by hand. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Small chips in window screen.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes unbouding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 49,078 miles

front control arm rear bushes starting to separate/ perish.

Pass 16 May 2017 42,753 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 42,753 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,274 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slight worn on edges

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 LFZ is a 2012 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DV12 LFZ, 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 DV12 LFZ registered?

DV12 LFZ is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is DV12 LFZ safe to buy?

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