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EJ12 BVV

2012 Nissan Note

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,918 mi
Last recorded71,918 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 BVV
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 71,918 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 71,918 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 68,835 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 62,902 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 52,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake too high needs adjustment

Fail 2 Feb 2023 52,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

handbrake too high needs adjustment

Pass 25 Jan 2022 46,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 47,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 47,890 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 39,084 miles

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 26 Jan 2019 29,611 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 27,770 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 23,556 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 23,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 18,646 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 13,692 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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EJ12 BVV is a 2012 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ12 BVV, 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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EJ12 BVV is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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