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YA12 VZR

2012 Nissan Note

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,117 mi
Last recorded105,117 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 VZR
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 105,117 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 105,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 105,065 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 102,950 miles

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

excess travel handbrake lever

Pass 8 Feb 2023 83,184 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 81,625 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 81,625 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 72,587 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 72,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 69,127 miles

rear exhaust box corroded as marked

Fail 2 Dec 2020 69,119 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded as marked

Pass 5 Nov 2019 605,890 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 60,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 54,637 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Oct 2018 54,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Sep 2017 46,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6ml (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 46,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6ml (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 40,169 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 32,898 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 VZR is a 2012 Nissan Note in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

YA12 VZR is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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