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EF61 KNJ

2011 Nissan Note

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,483 mi
Last recorded94,483 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 KNJ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 94,483 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 88,042 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 88,040 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2024 85,561 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 81,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 81,757 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust has a major leak at the rear (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 72,096 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 61,574 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 61,574 miles

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bottom arm bush un attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 52,385 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 48,270 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 48,270 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 44,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a cut on the outside wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 44,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.4mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a cut on the outside wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 39,584 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2017 32,825 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,465 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 24,060 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 19,605 miles

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

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

Offside 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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EF61 KNJ is a 2011 Nissan Note in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EF61 KNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF61 KNJ registered?

EF61 KNJ is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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