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DG12 VPX

2012 Nissan Note

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,219 mi
Last recorded173,219 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 VPX
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 173,219 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2026 173,219 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 157,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 140,979 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 140,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 123,593 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 107,130 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 97,020 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 97,020 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 89,435 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 79,313 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 65,522 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 45,685 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 34,320 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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DG12 VPX is a 2012 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DG12 VPX, 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

How do I check the history of DG12 VPX?

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What year was DG12 VPX registered?

DG12 VPX is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DG12 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 VPX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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