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AY62 YHP

2012 Nissan Note

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,084 mi
Last recorded133,084 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 YHP
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 133,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 124,039 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 124,017 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 116,714 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog light broken

Fail 23 Aug 2023 116,714 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog light broken

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 110,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Pass 5 Aug 2021 107,240 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 104,595 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 104,595 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 95,438 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 95,436 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 83,684 miles

Front 2x chips on screen n/s

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both will need attention by next service. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both fog lamp lens are broken.

Nearside Rear nail in tyre.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 70,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both about 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,882 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front front wipers are a little smeary .

Fail 9 Aug 2016 54,882 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front wipers are a little smeary .

Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,121 miles

high level brake light not working

n/s/f fog lamp has a cracked lens

remove items from interior mirror before test

set head lamp switch to zero before test

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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AY62 YHP is a 2012 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AY62 YHP, 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 AY62 YHP registered?

AY62 YHP is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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