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YF12 ZTS

2012 Nissan Note

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,240 mi
Last recorded57,240 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 ZTS
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 57,240 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 57,235 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 55,688 miles

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

wipers smearing

Pass 25 Jul 2023 54,799 miles

Emissions too clean to record .

Rear wiper blade worn out .

Fail 25 Jul 2023 54,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Emissions too clean to record .

Rear wiper blade worn out .

Pass 29 Jul 2022 50,530 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 50,530 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 15,625 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 48,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 41,723 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 35,370 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 27,086 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2019 27,085 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 25,601 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 21,967 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 18,200 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 13,394 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 ZTS is a 2012 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ZTS, 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 ZTS registered?

YF12 ZTS is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is YF12 ZTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 ZTS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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