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VX12 FHE

2012 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,741 mi
Last recorded130,741 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 FHE
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 130,741 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 122,064 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 113,350 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 113,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 103,522 miles

all four road springs are rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2022 95,056 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 95,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 86,120 miles

Coil spring corroded all x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Mar 2020 79,160 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 70,251 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 61,816 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 53,988 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 40,421 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 20,872 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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VX12 FHE is a 2012 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VX12 FHE, 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 VX12 FHE registered?

VX12 FHE is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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