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EF12 VSX

2012 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,476 mi
Last recorded67,476 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 VSX
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 67,476 miles

Central Rear Lower Fog lamp lens damaged.

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 67,476 miles

Central Rear Lower Fog lamp lens damaged.

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

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Door trim deteriorated (screwed down). (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working X1 380 bulb replaced. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 63,274 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 57,978 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2024 57,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 52,244 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 50,914 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 49,290 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 48,559 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES OLD/PERISHED REC RENEWAL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 48,559 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES OLD/PERISHED REC RENEWAL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 45,701 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 May 2019 45,701 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 43,771 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 39,873 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 36,859 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 32,469 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 32,469 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VSX is a 2012 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EF12 VSX, 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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What year was EF12 VSX registered?

EF12 VSX is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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