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YC12 UGW

2012 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,617 mi
Last recorded57,617 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 UGW
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 57,617 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 57,617 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 52,717 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 49,880 miles

Offside Front Fog light lamp disconnected

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside front beams (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 49,775 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated but still produce correct headlamp beam

Offside Front Fog light lamp disconnected and both fog lamp lens taped over.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Possible used to achieve correct headlamp aim (4.1.4 (b))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox side (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside front beams (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 48,240 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 48,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 46,087 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 43,992 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 43,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 33,569 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 33,569 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 28,042 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 22,846 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 19,540 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 12,232 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 12,232 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 4,374 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 4,346 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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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YC12 UGW is a 2012 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YC12 UGW, 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 YC12 UGW registered?

YC12 UGW is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is YC12 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 UGW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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