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XUT 490

2012 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,257 mi
Last recorded16,257 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUT 490
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 16,257 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 16,217 miles

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 18 Jul 2022 16,213 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 10 Aug 2021 16,048 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint has play

Fail 10 Aug 2021 16,048 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint has play

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 14,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 12,235 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 12,233 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 10,865 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 9,677 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 8,141 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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XUT 490 is a 2012 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XUT 490, 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 XUT 490?

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What year was XUT 490 registered?

XUT 490 is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is XUT 490 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUT 490 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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