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DS12 JBU

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,453 mi
Last recorded80,453 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 JBU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 80,453 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0/3.3.3mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0/2.2.2/0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 77,044 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 71,483 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective Rubber bush perished, no play felt

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 65,631 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 65,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 59,948 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 59,827 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 54,062 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 49,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 49,384 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 42,945 miles

front pads low on inners and front discs worn

Pass 18 Jul 2018 35,222 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 27,198 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 18,165 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm, worn on outer and sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on outer to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn on outer to 2mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm outer

Pass 3 Aug 2015 13,819 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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DS12 JBU is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS12 JBU, 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.

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DS12 JBU is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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