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Nissan Note Acenta DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Nissan Note Acenta DCI reliable? We analysed 656 real MOT tests across 124 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 656 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.6%
Typical Mileage
74,070mi
Annual Mileage
6,250mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Nissan Note Acenta DCI 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 DCI.

Nissan Note Acenta DCI Number Plates

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

Nissan Note Acenta DCI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,871 mi/yr
Typical
6,250 mi/yr
Average
7,271 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,110 mi/yr

Nissan Note Acenta DCI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
74,070 mi
75th Percentile
108,398 mi
95th Percentile
168,275 mi
Max Recorded
471,396 mi

How Does the Nissan Note Acenta DCI 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 DCI THIS CAR 86.6% 656 74,070 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
Ford Fiesta Active X ED Turbo Auto 87.9% 1,186 16,381 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Nissan Note Acenta DCI?

The Nissan Note Acenta DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.6% across 656 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Nissan Note Acenta DCI owner drives around 6,250 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 DCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan Note Acenta DCI reliable?
Based on 656 MOT tests, the Nissan Note Acenta DCI has a 86.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Nissan Note Acenta DCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Nissan Note Acenta DCI do per year?
The typical Nissan Note Acenta DCI does around 6,250 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan Note Acenta DCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan Note Acenta DCI?
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.