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YH12 LYC

2012 Nissan Note

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,983 mi
Last recorded123,983 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 LYC
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 123,983 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 120,779 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 120,779 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2023 113,987 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 104,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner tread area

rear hand brake imbalance. nearside lower effort

slight play nearside and offside front anti roll bar link pin areas

Fail 13 Jan 2022 104,472 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner tread area

rear hand brake imbalance. nearside lower effort

slight play nearside and offside front anti roll bar link pin areas

Pass 16 Jan 2021 96,093 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 87,296 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 78,010 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,905 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,181 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 56,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,581 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,722 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 LYC is a 2012 Nissan Note in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YH12 LYC, 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 LYC registered?

YH12 LYC is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is YH12 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 LYC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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