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YF12 NXL

2012 Nissan Note

Beige Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,492 mi
Last recorded109,492 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 NXL
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 109,492 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 107,789 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2023 104,280 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 100,406 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 96,335 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 90,816 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 79,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 71,962 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 64,605 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 64,605 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,434 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 55,433 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,314 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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YF12 NXL is a 2012 Nissan Note in Beige with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YF12 NXL, 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 YF12 NXL registered?

YF12 NXL is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is YF12 NXL safe to buy?

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