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DE61 XVL

2012 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,169 mi
Last recorded29,169 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 XVL
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 29,169 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 28,625 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 28,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 28,035 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 27,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 26,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 26,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 26,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 25,887 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 24,555 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 21,269 miles

Both rear tyres starting to lightly degrade

Fail 1 Feb 2018 21,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres starting to lightly degrade

Offside Front Tyre becoming worn at edges

Pass 2 Feb 2017 17,854 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 15,462 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 12,380 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2014 12,380 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DE61 XVL is a 2012 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE61 XVL, 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 DE61 XVL registered?

DE61 XVL is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is DE61 XVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 XVL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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