Nissan Note N Tec+ (2012)
2012 Nissan Note N Tec+
CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 2012 Nissan Note N Tec+. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2012 Nissan Note N-TEC+ has a 71.5% first-time pass rate, sitting noticeably below the UK average of 80%, which suggests these cars tend to need repairs before they're ready for the road. The good news is that dangerous defects are non-existent in this cohort, so you're not looking at safety concerns—just the typical wear-and-tear issues that push the average failure count to 0.94 per vehicle.
With a median mileage of 67,190 miles at twelve years old, these Notes have been driven reasonably hard but not excessively, and the absence of advisories is unusual for cars of this age (suggesting either good maintenance or incomplete records). Before buying, budget for at least one round of repairs on the MOT—suspension, brakes, and exhaust components are your likely culprits—and have the car inspected by a mechanic you trust rather than relying on a single test pass.
What to check before buying a 2012 Nissan Note N Tec+
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (83%) | 98 | 86.1% | 1.13 |
| Petrol (17%) | 20 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Nissan Note N Tec+ vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Nissan Note N Tec+ vehicles fall between 51,132 and 82,814 miles.
2012 Nissan Note N Tec+ — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 78 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 87% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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