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YT12 PCF

2012 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,599 mi
Last recorded98,599 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 PCF
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 98,599 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 97,118 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 95,558 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 95,558 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 94,576 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 93,392 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 92,455 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 91,942 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 86,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 86,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 81,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight play inner steering arm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 81,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight play inner steering arm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 76,099 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 69,135 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 61,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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YT12 PCF is a 2012 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT12 PCF, 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 YT12 PCF registered?

YT12 PCF is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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