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

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Is the Nissan Note Tekna DCI reliable? We analysed 1,057 real MOT tests across 191 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,057 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.9%
Typical Mileage
66,774mi
Annual Mileage
6,979mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Nissan Note Tekna 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 Tekna DCI.

Nissan Note Tekna DCI Number Plates

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

Nissan Note Tekna DCI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,566 mi/yr
Typical
6,979 mi/yr
Average
7,994 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,629 mi/yr

Nissan Note Tekna DCI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
66,774 mi
75th Percentile
94,030 mi
95th Percentile
136,987 mi
Max Recorded
220,372 mi

How Does the Nissan Note Tekna 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 Tekna DCI THIS CAR 89.9% 1,057 66,774 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
Seat Ateca Xperience Ecotsi S-a 90.3% 752 21,609 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Nissan Note Tekna DCI?

The Nissan Note Tekna DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.9% across 1,057 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Nissan Note Tekna DCI owner drives around 6,979 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 Tekna DCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan Note Tekna DCI reliable?
Based on 1,057 MOT tests, the Nissan Note Tekna DCI has a 89.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Nissan Note Tekna DCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Nissan Note Tekna DCI do per year?
The typical Nissan Note Tekna DCI does around 6,979 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan Note Tekna DCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan Note Tekna 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.