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EF12 PBU

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,312 mi
Last recorded85,312 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 PBU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 85,312 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 81,197 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 76,869 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 76,865 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 68,310 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 68,221 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 58,805 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 50,501 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 40,182 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 40,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured due to accidental damage (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 29,973 miles

both front tyres worn

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre worn on legal limit

Fail 1 Jul 2015 21,001 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 21,001 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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EF12 PBU is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PBU, 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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EF12 PBU is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is EF12 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 PBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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