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EF12 ELX

2012 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,677 mi
Last recorded62,677 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 ELX
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 62,677 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 61,248 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 59,640 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 57,975 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 55,294 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 55,294 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 53,070 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2019 49,707 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 44,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 35,565 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 27,854 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 21,558 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 21,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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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EF12 ELX is a 2012 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF12 ELX, 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 EF12 ELX?

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What year was EF12 ELX registered?

EF12 ELX is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is EF12 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 ELX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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