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VO12 YBF

2012 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,361 mi
Last recorded76,361 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 YBF
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 76,361 miles

Front headlamps hazy

Front subframe corroded

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2025 76,361 miles

Front headlamps hazy

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 69,473 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing at rear back box flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 69,472 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing at rear back box flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 64,417 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 58,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 54,882 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 54,882 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 52,493 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 50,232 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 50,232 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 39,913 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 28,092 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 27,491 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 24,803 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,970 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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VO12 YBF is a 2012 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO12 YBF, 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 VO12 YBF registered?

VO12 YBF is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is VO12 YBF safe to buy?

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