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YY12 DCV

2012 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,047 mi
Last recorded94,047 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 DCV
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 94,047 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 86,339 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 79,567 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 79,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 73,538 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 68,629 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 62,765 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 60,105 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 54,322 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2018 54,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 47,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 41,923 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 41,666 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 35,139 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 34,406 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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YY12 DCV is a 2012 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YY12 DCV, 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 YY12 DCV registered?

YY12 DCV is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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