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YD12 VVY

2012 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,298 mi
Last recorded134,298 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 VVY
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 134,298 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 131,233 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 127,583 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 127,579 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 119,753 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 119,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 111,222 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 103,828 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 99,222 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front and n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 94,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item on interior mirror ()

Rear Wiper blade rubber split

Fail 2 Jul 2018 94,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item on interior mirror ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wiper blade rubber split

Pass 10 Jul 2017 88,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Wiper rubber split

Fail 7 Jul 2017 88,343 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Wiper rubber split

Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,439 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 59,558 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 VVY is a 2012 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VVY, 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 VVY registered?

YD12 VVY is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YD12 VVY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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