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EF11 VBU

2011 Nissan Note

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,046 mi
Last recorded96,046 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 VBU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 96,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to deteriorate. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to deteriorate. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 96,046 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to deteriorate. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to deteriorate. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 90,954 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 85,025 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 83,964 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 82,393 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 82,392 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 80,942 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 80,942 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 79,332 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 68,659 miles

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2019 68,540 miles

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 60,199 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,651 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,167 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 36,456 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 31,439 miles

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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EF11 VBU is a 2011 Nissan Note in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel 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 EF11 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 15 years old, this Nissan Note is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF11 VBU registered?

EF11 VBU is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 13 July 2011.

Is EF11 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF11 VBU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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