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WJ12 SFE

2012 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,778 mi
Last recorded37,778 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 SFE
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 37,778 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 35,848 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front shock absorber struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam corroded on trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 34,851 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides shock absorber struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded at ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 33,891 miles

Front both sides front strut casings starting to corrode

Pass 11 Oct 2021 32,889 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 32,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 31,677 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 31,666 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 30,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH PERISHING/CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 30,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH PERISHING/CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 26,784 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 26,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 23,143 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 19,518 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 14,809 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,809 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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WJ12 SFE is a 2012 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WJ12 SFE, 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 WJ12 SFE registered?

WJ12 SFE is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ12 SFE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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