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AF56 GCV

2006 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

129,196 mi
Last recorded129,196 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Note66,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 GCV
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 129,196 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 127,651 miles

underside corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 126,596 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 126,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 124,721 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 124,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under bonnet/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 122,156 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 119,545 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 119,545 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 115,126 miles

Boot doesn't open fully

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 111,674 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 111,674 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 108,828 miles

exhaust corroded and in poor condition

rear wiper blade rubber incomplete

Fail 22 Sep 2017 108,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust corroded and in poor condition

rear wiper blade rubber incomplete

Pass 21 Sep 2016 106,190 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 106,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 101,356 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,365 miles

Centre rear light inop

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSF spring upper bearing slightly siezed

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 93,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Centre rear light inop

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSF spring upper bearing slightly siezed

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 86,383 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 86,383 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 72,093 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil weap from back of engine

x2 rear shocks corroading

Fail 1 Oct 2012 72,093 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil weap from back of engine

x2 rear shocks corroading

Pass 3 Oct 2011 59,862 miles

Front wipers slightly smear

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,486 miles

Centre Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2010 47,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2009 35,555 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 35,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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AF56 GCV is a 2006 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 66,709 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 AF56 GCV, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Note is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF56 GCV is a 2006 Nissan Note, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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