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YY12 UPX

2012 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,597 mi
Last recorded96,597 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 UPX
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 96,597 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 92,376 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 92,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2023 90,210 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 80,815 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 80,815 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 63,677 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 63,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 49,724 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 46,129 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 39,085 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 27,354 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 16,298 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 9,213 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 9,213 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UPX is a 2012 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

YY12 UPX is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is YY12 UPX safe to buy?

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