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YC12 VTZ

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,455 mi
Last recorded53,455 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 VTZ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2026 53,455 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 49,873 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 46,419 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 41,768 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 41,768 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 37,668 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 37,668 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear inner bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 33,022 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 30,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 27,768 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 27,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 24,096 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut but no cords are visible

Fail 6 Apr 2018 24,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut but no cords are visible

Pass 12 Apr 2017 20,671 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 17,421 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 14,083 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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YC12 VTZ is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol 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 YC12 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

YC12 VTZ is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is YC12 VTZ safe to buy?

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