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AJ12 XPL

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,186 mi
Last recorded53,186 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

RegistrationAJ12 XPL
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 53,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 50,727 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing unevenly with cuts in tread

headlamp images becoming poor

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with perishing in tread and sidewalls

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with perishing in sidewalls

Pass 28 Mar 2024 45,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 45,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 44,137 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 39,088 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 34,433 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 32,325 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 29,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 26,040 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 22,389 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 18,573 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 14,418 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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AJ12 XPL is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AJ12 XPL, 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 AJ12 XPL registered?

AJ12 XPL is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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