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YD12 VFY

2012 Nissan Note

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,618 mi
Last recorded65,618 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 VFY
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 65,618 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 59,502 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 59,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 54,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2024 54,271 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached excessive play in it (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 49,077 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 49,077 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 44,838 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 40,345 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on both sides DROP LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON BOTH SIDES ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CUT ON SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 36,315 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 36,315 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 34,786 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 31,102 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 31,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 26,360 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 21,591 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 16,191 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 VFY is a 2012 Nissan Note in Beige 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 VFY, 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 YD12 VFY registered?

YD12 VFY is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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