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YH12 ZKS

2012 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,151 mi
Last recorded112,151 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 ZKS
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 112,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple places (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 112,151 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple places (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 105,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 90,841 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 83,349 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 69,728 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 63,008 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 63,008 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 58,030 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 44,889 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 13,389 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 30,007 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 11,536 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 11,036 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall weakend by continously rubbing agaist kerb requires new tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2016 11,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall weakend by continously rubbing agaist kerb requires new tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2015 8,917 miles

both nearside tyres scuffed on outer walls

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 ZKS is a 2012 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZKS, 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 ZKS registered?

YH12 ZKS is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is YH12 ZKS safe to buy?

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