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CY12 OBR

2012 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,979 mi
Last recorded39,979 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 OBR
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 39,979 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f ,bushes also worn. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 35,839 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 31,551 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 31,550 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 28,692 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 26,933 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 26,933 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 25,559 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 23,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also at 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 19,806 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 15,836 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 12,198 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 8,354 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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CY12 OBR is a 2012 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CY12 OBR, 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 CY12 OBR registered?

CY12 OBR is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is CY12 OBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 OBR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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