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AY62 YJU

2012 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,018 mi
Last recorded43,018 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 YJU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 43,018 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 39,588 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 May 2024 34,537 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 34,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 30,998 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 26,417 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 26,417 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 26,330 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 26,289 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 23,434 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 18,425 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 18,424 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2016 13,087 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 8,690 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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AY62 YJU is a 2012 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJU, 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 YJU registered?

AY62 YJU is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is AY62 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 YJU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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