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EA56 VBU

2006 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

82,979 mi
Last recorded82,979 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Note66,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 VBU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 82,979 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 79,419 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 79,412 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 75,261 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 71,514 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 67,777 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 63,432 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2-3 mil tread depth

Offside Front tyre on 3 mil tread depth

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mil tread depth

Fail 24 Aug 2021 63,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre on 2-3 mil tread depth

Offside Front tyre on 3 mil tread depth

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mil tread depth

Pass 25 Aug 2020 59,122 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 59,120 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside tyre on 3 mil + worn low on outer shoulder

front and rear brake service recommended

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 28 Aug 2019 54,625 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 47,699 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,466 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,264 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 41,264 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,971 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,840 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 31,168 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 30,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 30,483 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 28,842 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 26,332 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 25,339 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 24,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 24,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EA56 VBU is a 2006 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 EA56 VBU, 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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What year was EA56 VBU registered?

EA56 VBU is a 2006 Nissan Note, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is EA56 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 VBU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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