2012 Nissan Note 1.6L Petrol · SM61 VBJ
2012 Nissan Note (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 53,430 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN NOTE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SM61 VBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 53,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SM61 VBJ Mileage History
- 30/08/202345,840 mi
- 26/09/202448,638 mi+2,798 mi
- 08/09/202550,459 mi+1,821 mi
- 17/08/202653,427 mi+2,968 mi
- 19/08/202653,430 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,555 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM61 VBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Nissan Note (SM61 VBJ) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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