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DN61 YPK

2012 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,183 mi
Last recorded36,183 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 YPK
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 36,183 miles

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

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and corroded both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and corroded. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 36,183 miles

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

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

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

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and corroded both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and corroded. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 35,861 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and corroded. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 35,381 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

Fail 6 Feb 2024 35,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2023 34,939 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 34,495 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 33,740 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 33,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 33,220 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 31,011 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 26,516 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 21,368 miles

Front brake discs have slight rust lips

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2016 15,457 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 9,281 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 8,771 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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DN61 YPK is a 2012 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DN61 YPK, 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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DN61 YPK is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is DN61 YPK safe to buy?

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