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YR12 YLZ

2012 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,310 mi
Last recorded66,310 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 66,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 65,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 63,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 60,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 60,152 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 56,482 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 52,604 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 52,604 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 46,786 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 42,411 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 35,565 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 35,565 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 30,422 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 22,312 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 YLZ is a 2012 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,386cc petrol 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 YR12 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

YR12 YLZ is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is YR12 YLZ safe to buy?

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