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EF10 DSE

2010 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

216,070 mi
Last recorded216,070 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Note57,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 DSE
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 216,070 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 216,070 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 198,719 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 198,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 182,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 182,383 miles

Central Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 162,648 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 162,648 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both not working (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 145,973 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 135,826 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 135,823 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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Pass 28 May 2020 125,027 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 125,027 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 115,314 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2018 102,876 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 89,423 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 May 2016 75,855 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,596 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 47,268 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 36,081 miles

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

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

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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EF10 DSE is a 2010 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 57,774 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 EF10 DSE, 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 16 years old, this Nissan Note is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF10 DSE is a 2010 Nissan Note, first registered on 14 June 2010.

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