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YF12 SJO

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,264 mi
Last recorded67,264 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 SJO
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 67,264 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 59,086 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 59,086 miles

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

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

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

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 52,186 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 52,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 43,984 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 40,273 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 40,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 39,065 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

little reserve on parking brake

Pass 13 Apr 2019 34,719 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

parking brake no reserve

Fail 13 Apr 2019 34,719 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

parking brake no reserve

Pass 4 Apr 2018 29,107 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 23,519 miles

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 28 Apr 2016 17,155 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 10,679 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 SJO is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 YF12 SJO, 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 SJO registered?

YF12 SJO is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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