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WM12 MLE

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,488 mi
Last recorded114,488 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 MLE
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 114,488 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 114,487 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 113,752 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 113,752 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 101,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to test rear seatbelts as rear seats folded down with personal belongings on top.

Fail 9 Aug 2022 101,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Unable to test rear seatbelts as rear seats folded down with personal belongings on top.

Pass 9 Jul 2021 92,672 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 92,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 82,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper spring mounting bearing partly siezed

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 82,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper spring mounting bearing partly siezed

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 66,319 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 55,228 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,283 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 40,971 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 31,694 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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WM12 MLE is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WM12 MLE, 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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WM12 MLE is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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