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AU12 PBF

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,720 mi
Last recorded156,720 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 PBF
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 156,720 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 156,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 153,240 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 153,240 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 137,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 137,688 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 125,334 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 108,366 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2021 99,241 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))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 99,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm, rear bush split & detaching. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm, rear bush splitting & detaching. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 91,377 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2020 91,162 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2019 78,829 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,178 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 60,818 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 49,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,358 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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AU12 PBF is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU12 PBF, 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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AU12 PBF is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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