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YF12 NYC

2012 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,605 mi
Last recorded47,605 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 NYC
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 47,605 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 47,563 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 46,764 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 46,764 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 45,052 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 42,807 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 40,448 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 38,063 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 35,185 miles

VEHICLE HAS AN OUTSTANDING MANUFACTURERS SAFETY RECALL

Pass 5 Nov 2018 31,902 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 28,497 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in sidewalls

Pass 1 Jun 2017 25,287 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 25,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 20,106 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 20,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 May 2015 14,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 NYC is a 2012 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NYC, 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 NYC registered?

YF12 NYC is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is YF12 NYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 NYC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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