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YJ12 XGB

2012 Nissan Note

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,980 mi
Last recorded110,980 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 110,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 107,802 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 107,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box connection point (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 101,043 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 101,043 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 90,161 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 82,493 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 82,490 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 78,427 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,387 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 64,968 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 61,583 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 48,206 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 37,998 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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YJ12 XGB is a 2012 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YJ12 XGB, 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 XGB registered?

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

Is YJ12 XGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ12 XGB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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