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YB12 EKC

2012 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,063 mi
Last recorded117,063 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 EKC
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 117,063 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 115,829 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 114,654 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 114,652 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Front subframe loose (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Handbrake almost at end off the travel

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 112,670 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 110,893 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 103,094 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 103,094 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 93,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 93,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 82,674 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 82,674 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 82,639 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 72,803 miles

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

Offside Front WEARING ON EDGE

Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,628 miles

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

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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YB12 EKC is a 2012 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YB12 EKC, 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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YB12 EKC is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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