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DL12 VUF

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,563 mi
Last recorded68,563 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 VUF
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 68,563 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 60,610 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 57,313 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 57,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 51,111 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 51,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald outer edge and cuts outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding outer edge, perished and cuts side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 43,852 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 43,779 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Twisted--not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 38,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, heavily lipped and defacing. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 33,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded, heavily lipped. (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to come away from arm. (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 33,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded, heavily lipped. (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, badly perishing and 7 years old. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to come away from arm. (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm, badly perishing and 7 years old. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 23,865 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 23,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 20,429 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped / worn (3.5.1i)

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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DL12 VUF is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DL12 VUF, 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 DL12 VUF registered?

DL12 VUF is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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