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WU12 RUW

2012 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,423 mi
Last recorded50,423 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 RUW
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 50,423 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 47,092 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 44,858 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 44,858 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 41,968 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 39,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 39,326 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 37,135 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 34,351 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 30,353 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 25,968 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 22,265 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 18,918 miles

items removed from int mirror prior to test

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 4 Feb 2016 18,918 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

items removed from int mirror prior to test

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside windscreen wiper blade not 100%

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2015 14,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WU12 RUW is a 2012 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU12 RUW, 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

How do I check the history of WU12 RUW?

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What year was WU12 RUW registered?

WU12 RUW is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is WU12 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 RUW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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