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CP12 ESY

2012 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,889 mi
Last recorded86,889 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 ESY
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 86,889 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 86,886 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 86,042 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 81,448 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 81,434 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 72,455 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall perishing

Fail 1 Mar 2023 72,455 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall perishing

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 67,189 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall perishing

Fail 24 Feb 2022 67,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2021 63,230 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 59,152 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 59,152 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,132 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 42,016 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 42,015 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 29,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 19,587 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 12,925 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 11,948 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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CP12 ESY is a 2012 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CP12 ESY, 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 CP12 ESY registered?

CP12 ESY is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is CP12 ESY safe to buy?

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