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YE12 UTB

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,311 mi
Last recorded128,311 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 UTB
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 128,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Edge & Outer Edge Cracking (185/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 125,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 120,423 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight cracked on the joint. Required to change rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 120,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight cracked on the joint. Required to change rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 115,145 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 109,087 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 109,087 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 105,005 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both n/s and o/s ()

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

handbrake travel high

n/s/f position lamp came on when tapped and stayed on

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating (outer skin) no holes and secure

Pass 2 Aug 2019 98,212 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 98,197 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 82,448 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 64,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wishbone bushes slightly deterioated

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

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

front wiper blade split

parking brake performance only just above minimum required

Pass 6 May 2016 54,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 47,098 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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YE12 UTB is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE12 UTB, 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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YE12 UTB is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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