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Nissan Note Acenta Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Nissan Note Acenta reliable? We analysed 4,729 real MOT tests across 738 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,729 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.5%
Typical Mileage
70,225mi
Annual Mileage
5,432mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Nissan Note Acenta is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Note Acenta.

Nissan Note Acenta Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Nissan Note Acenta. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Nissan Note Acenta Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Nissan Note Acenta fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 1

Nissan Note Acenta Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Nissan Note Acenta owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,208 mi/yr
Typical
5,432 mi/yr
Average
6,119 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,920 mi/yr

Nissan Note Acenta Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Note Acenta MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
70,225 mi
75th Percentile
96,645 mi
95th Percentile
139,813 mi
Max Recorded
4,699,030 mi

How Does the Nissan Note Acenta Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Nissan Note Acenta THIS CAR 86.5% 4,729 70,225 mi — yrs
Nissan Micra 71.4% 10,566,512 55,214 mi 37 yrs
Nissan Qashqai 77.3% 6,506,323 59,398 mi 19 yrs
Nissan Juke 79.3% 3,002,435 49,593 mi 16 yrs
Citroen C1 Vtr 85.6% 3,700 57,584 mi — yrs

Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Note Acenta outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Nissan Note Acenta?

The Nissan Note Acenta has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.5% across 4,729 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

A typical Nissan Note Acenta owner drives around 5,432 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Nissan Note Acenta — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan Note Acenta reliable?
Based on 4,729 MOT tests, the Nissan Note Acenta has a 86.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Nissan Note Acenta?
The most common failure point is anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.
How many miles does a Nissan Note Acenta do per year?
The typical Nissan Note Acenta does around 5,432 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan Note Acenta last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan Note Acenta?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.