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YD12 TKF

2012 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,794 mi
Last recorded45,794 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 TKF
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 45,794 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 45,788 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 39,674 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 32,425 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 32,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 26,991 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 26,656 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 26,077 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 25,404 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 25,404 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 24,214 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 22,472 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 20,960 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 20,960 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 18,396 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 15,091 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 15,091 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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YD12 TKF is a 2012 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,598cc 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 YD12 TKF, 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 YD12 TKF registered?

YD12 TKF is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is YD12 TKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 TKF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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