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WG12 FRC

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,774 mi
Last recorded49,774 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 FRC
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 49,774 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 49,774 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 45,207 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 45,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 40,455 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 40,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE AND BADLEY PERISHED/CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 35,742 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 31,057 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 31,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting around the circumference where the tread meets the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 27,281 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 27,279 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT >>> CHECK MINIMUM REPLACEMENT ADVISED THICKNESS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn ADJUSTMENT ADVISED (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 16,776 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 15,892 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 13,779 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 11,443 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 9,611 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 9,331 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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WG12 FRC is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 WG12 FRC, 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

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What year was WG12 FRC registered?

WG12 FRC is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is WG12 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 FRC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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