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YL12 EKZ

2012 Nissan Note

White Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,601 mi
Last recorded93,601 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 EKZ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 93,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

high level stop light inop

rear beam axle corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2026 93,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm,rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

high level stop light inop

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2025 90,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 90,272 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 86,781 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil sump corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2024 86,764 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil sump corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 81,328 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 68,492 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 59,576 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch stiff. (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4, cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 57,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 53,054 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Passenger side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing/Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Drivers blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 42,581 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 30,763 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 22,309 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 17,696 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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YL12 EKZ is a 2012 Nissan Note in White with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL12 EKZ, 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 YL12 EKZ registered?

YL12 EKZ is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 25 August 2012.

Is YL12 EKZ safe to buy?

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