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YA12 KFN

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,146 mi
Last recorded143,146 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 KFN
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 143,146 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 143,146 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 138,103 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 133,102 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 125,850 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 121,246 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 117,822 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 105,879 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 89,177 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 89,111 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 73,472 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 56,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 32,650 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 31,996 miles

Rear tyre wear near to twi,s(tread wear indicators)

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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YA12 KFN is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YA12 KFN, 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 YA12 KFN registered?

YA12 KFN is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 19 August 2012.

Is YA12 KFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 KFN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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