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YJ12 XEP

2012 Nissan Note

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,423 mi
Last recorded113,423 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 XEP
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 113,423 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust outer skin coroding

Fail 10 Nov 2025 113,216 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play n/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust outer skin coroding

Pass 11 Nov 2024 103,918 miles

rear exhaust outer skin coroding

Pass 7 Nov 2023 94,830 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust coroding

Pass 10 Nov 2022 86,537 miles

rear exhaust outer skin coroding

Fail 9 Nov 2022 86,511 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust outer skin coroding

Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,745 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 73,203 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 73,195 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 65,866 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 57,696 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 48,030 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,349 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 18,237 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 18,237 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 35,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 35,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YJ12 XEP is a 2012 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 YJ12 XEP, 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 YJ12 XEP registered?

YJ12 XEP is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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