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YJ12 XJD

2012 Nissan Note

Grey Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,045 mi
Last recorded156,045 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 XJD
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 156,045 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 147,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 141,639 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 141,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and nsf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2023 136,502 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 136,500 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2022 131,471 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 123,658 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 123,658 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 119,340 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 119,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 112,646 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 106,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XJD is a 2012 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XJD, 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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What year was YJ12 XJD registered?

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

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