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DY12 GCU

2012 Nissan Note

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,521 mi
Last recorded93,521 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 GCU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 93,521 miles

hand brake effort getting low

noise on front suspension

oil level low

Fail 27 Apr 2026 93,521 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

hand brake effort getting low

oil level low

Pass 29 Jan 2025 88,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 88,792 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front sub-frame rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 85,496 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 81,499 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 78,167 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 78,167 miles

Other passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 73,444 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 73,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 69,007 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 69,007 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 62,471 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 62,471 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 50,018 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 41,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre side wall

Fail 26 Jan 2017 41,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre side wall

Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,556 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 37,555 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,742 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 29,742 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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DY12 GCU is a 2012 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DY12 GCU, 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 DY12 GCU registered?

DY12 GCU is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is DY12 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 GCU shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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