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YR12 XAY

2012 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,880 mi
Last recorded45,880 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 XAY
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 45,880 miles

Hand brake lever close to end of working travel

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 45,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake lever close to end of working travel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 41,292 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 39,555 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 39,356 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 59,728 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 38,498 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 38,113 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 37,069 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 34,630 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 31,686 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,083 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,914 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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YR12 XAY is a 2012 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YR12 XAY, 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 YR12 XAY registered?

YR12 XAY is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is YR12 XAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 XAY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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