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YH12 BJJ

2012 Nissan Note

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,701 mi
Last recorded95,701 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 BJJ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 95,701 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 95,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 91,374 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 91,374 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2024 87,316 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 87,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 83,156 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 83,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 78,403 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 78,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 74,066 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 74,066 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 72,730 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 72,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 61,871 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 55,406 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 49,774 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 49,774 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,265 miles

Item removed from screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/15T (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Two child seats fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 35,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YH12 BJJ is a 2012 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YH12 BJJ, 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 YH12 BJJ registered?

YH12 BJJ is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is YH12 BJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 BJJ shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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