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BN61 YBL

2011 Nissan Note

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,152 mi
Last recorded143,152 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 YBL
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 143,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 143,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Sidewall - 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded - both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded - both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 138,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking Brake lever has travel

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 138,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking Brake lever has travel

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 130,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 121,219 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 111,226 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 111,226 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 100,588 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 100,588 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 90,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 90,670 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 72,413 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 59,029 miles

windscreen damaged not in drivers view at time of test

Fail 23 Aug 2017 59,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen damaged not in drivers view at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,396 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 39,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,057 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 24,057 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 18,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight cut on near side front tyre

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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BN61 YBL is a 2011 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 53,723 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 BN61 YBL, 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 15 years old, this Nissan Note is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BN61 YBL is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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