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DF11 GKU

2011 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,282 mi
Last recorded108,282 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 GKU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 108,282 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Handbrake Has Travel But Not Excessive

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 108,280 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Handbrake Has Travel But Not Excessive

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 98,391 miles

Front Loose Heat Shield

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 87,238 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 87,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space Saver Spare - Fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 76,640 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 63,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to pull out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 52,430 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 52,417 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 48,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 44,209 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 38,361 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 32,334 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 26,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 22,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 22,013 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 15,859 miles

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

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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DF11 GKU is a 2011 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF11 GKU, 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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What year was DF11 GKU registered?

DF11 GKU is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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