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BU15 RFL

2015 Nissan Note

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,379 mi
Last recorded94,379 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Nissan Note37,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU15 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 94,379 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 94,338 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 86,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/4 left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres deteriorating 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 86,376 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/4 left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres deteriorating 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 77,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre as marked not repairable ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 70,391 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 70,391 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 62,465 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 56,641 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 56,632 miles

Nearside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 45,292 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 30,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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BU15 RFL is a 2015 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 37,590 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 BU15 RFL, 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 11 years old, this Nissan Note is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU15 RFL is a 2015 Nissan Note, first registered on 2 July 2015.

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