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BT12 LYS

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,955 mi
Last recorded72,955 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 LYS
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 72,955 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 72,955 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2024 64,215 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 54,740 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 46,394 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 42,739 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 39,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Aug 2019 35,988 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 31,163 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 31,163 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 25,858 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 20,751 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 14,530 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 14,530 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BT12 LYS is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT12 LYS, 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 BT12 LYS registered?

BT12 LYS is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is BT12 LYS safe to buy?

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