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W5 TGW

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,787 mi
Last recorded78,787 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 TGW
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 78,787 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 76,634 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp unit loose

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 76,634 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp unit loose

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 75,165 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp unit loose

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2024 75,165 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp unit loose

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2023 71,809 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 69,352 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 65,471 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 62,446 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 62,446 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 55,493 miles

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

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 6 Jan 2020 55,493 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 12 Jan 2019 46,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlamp aim on lower limit

fog light switch faulty

Pass 20 Jan 2018 36,528 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 36,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 26,774 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 18,545 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 18,545 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 11,366 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 10,797 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 10,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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W5 TGW is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W5 TGW, 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 W5 TGW registered?

W5 TGW is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is W5 TGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 TGW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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