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YH12 NCN

2012 Nissan Note

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,085 mi
Last recorded99,085 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 NCN
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 99,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 85,617 miles

Nearside Front top mount rough when rotated

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 85,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front top mount rough when rotated

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 77,230 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 77,230 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 72,208 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 68,884 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 68,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 66,663 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 66,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 62,725 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 62,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 57,379 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 57,379 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))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 51,712 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,710 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside front tyre

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,909 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 NCN is a 2012 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NCN, 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 YH12 NCN registered?

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

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