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DE12 EXS

2012 Nissan Note

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,391 mi
Last recorded102,391 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 EXS
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 102,391 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both has cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 102,326 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both has cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 100,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear small nick to seatbelt

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

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 27 Nov 2023 96,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 96,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 89,133 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 83,360 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 83,360 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 78,422 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 78,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 69,591 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 May 2019 69,591 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 59,461 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2018 59,461 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 50,199 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,564 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

emissions too low for smoke meter

Fail 27 Mar 2015 28,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

emissions too low for smoke meter

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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DE12 EXS is a 2012 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DE12 EXS, 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 DE12 EXS registered?

DE12 EXS is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is DE12 EXS safe to buy?

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