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YC62 VTU

2012 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,468 mi
Last recorded88,468 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 VTU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 88,468 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

ADVISE Under body , suspension , steering , brake , exhaust ,etc , Rubber bushes and rubber boots Age related corrosion and wear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded and slight blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 5 Aug 2025 80,743 miles

ADVISE: bit of travel in handbrake lever

ADVISE: rear wiper blade worn

ADVISE: some suspension components/ bushes etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: tyre is getting low on tread and edges (185/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: tyre is starting to get low and worn on outer edge (185/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 75,931 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 75,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ns/f lower back rubber wishbone bush is worn/ deboned excessvily (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn os/f lower back rubber wishbone bush is worn/ deboned excessvily (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front inner faces of the brake discs are worn/ corroded/ lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: both front lower back rubber subframe bushes are starting to debond/perish/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 74,379 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 68,678 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 68,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 61,537 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil sump corroded

exhaust system showing corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2021 56,253 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 56,253 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 52,936 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside rear tyre showing wear and cracks

Pass 25 Mar 2019 46,865 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,805 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 34,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,472 miles

All 4 tyres showing wear

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2016 19,135 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 16,556 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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YC62 VTU is a 2012 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC62 VTU, 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 YC62 VTU registered?

YC62 VTU is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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