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EX61 VLP

2011 Nissan Note

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,554 mi
Last recorded159,554 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 VLP
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 159,554 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 159,554 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 154,407 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 154,395 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides bulbs incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 149,502 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 145,983 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER AND OUTER PART OF TYRE

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING ON TEST

Pass 17 Aug 2021 142,104 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 137,448 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R HAND BRAKE IS A BIT LOW BUT WITH IN LIMITS

Fail 7 Sep 2020 137,448 miles

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

N/S/R & O/S/R HAND BRAKE IS A BIT LOW BUT WITH IN LIMITS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 129,419 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 116,441 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 102,145 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 88,077 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,269 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,747 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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EX61 VLP is a 2011 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX61 VLP, 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 EX61 VLP registered?

EX61 VLP is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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