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AF12 XBC

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,025 mi
Last recorded145,025 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XBC
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 145,025 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm limit 1.6mm (185/55 r16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking very badly recommend replacement (185/55 r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2025 134,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly in tread (185/55 r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Apr 2025 134,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly in tread (185/55 r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2024 125,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 125,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 117,839 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 117,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 110,984 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 106,131 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 106,010 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 101,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 101,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 93,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 70,965 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 70,965 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 59,131 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,664 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 46,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 36,200 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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AF12 XBC is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel 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 AF12 XBC, 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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AF12 XBC is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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