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YA12 VCP

2012 Nissan Note

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,405 mi
Last recorded143,405 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 VCP
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 143,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking to the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged showing deterioration to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner edge & close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 134,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 134,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 125,754 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 120,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear to the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 115,099 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Wishbone Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 111,396 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 104,802 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 104,802 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 93,178 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

radiator cap missing

timing belt cover insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2019 93,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

radiator cap missing

timing belt cover insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2018 77,132 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 77,130 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 63,861 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Pass 22 Sep 2016 43,832 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 23,124 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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YA12 VCP is a 2012 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,461cc diesel 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 YA12 VCP, 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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YA12 VCP is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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