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DW04 ACE

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,266 mi
Last recorded75,266 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW04 ACE
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 75,266 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 72,340 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 70,893 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 69,546 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 68,426 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 67,193 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 64,501 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 62,556 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,210 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,677 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 51,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DW04 ACE is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DW04 ACE, 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 DW04 ACE registered?

DW04 ACE is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is DW04 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW04 ACE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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