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YY12 SZL

2012 Nissan Note

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,812 mi
Last recorded126,812 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 SZL
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 126,812 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 126,807 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 121,725 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 113,824 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 105,550 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 98,444 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 91,102 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 85,624 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 79,208 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 79,196 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 72,117 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 62,600 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 62,381 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 51,260 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 51,260 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,181 miles

offside front wiper blade split

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 SZL is a 2012 Nissan Note in White with a 1,461cc diesel 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 YY12 SZL, 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.

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What year was YY12 SZL registered?

YY12 SZL is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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