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YH12 DZZ

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,447 mi
Last recorded92,447 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 DZZ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 92,447 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 88,107 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 86,203 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 82,990 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 82,986 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 78,632 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 78,631 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 73,072 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 69,091 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 63,902 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 54,608 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 54,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 38,449 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 34,084 miles

Advise both front brake disc's are lipped

Advise child seat fitted to near side rear seat

Fail 23 Jan 2016 34,084 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise both front brake disc's are lipped

Advise child seat fitted to near side rear seat

Fail 26 Jan 2015 14,237 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 14,237 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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YH12 DZZ is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YH12 DZZ, 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 DZZ registered?

YH12 DZZ is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is YH12 DZZ safe to buy?

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