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YF12 AFZ

2012 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,485 mi
Last recorded104,485 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 AFZ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 104,485 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 88,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 82,771 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 82,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 74,184 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 60,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 49,820 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 49,820 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 37,978 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 37,968 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 37,930 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 35,715 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 30,637 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 24,264 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 18,023 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 18,023 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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YF12 AFZ is a 2012 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF12 AFZ, 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 YF12 AFZ registered?

YF12 AFZ is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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