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FY61 FBU

2011 Nissan Note

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,488 mi
Last recorded94,488 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 FBU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 94,488 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 94,488 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 91,151 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 87,016 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate is damaged but still readable (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 87,016 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate is damaged but still readable (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 83,819 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 83,819 miles

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2022 80,265 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 76,936 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 73,908 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 71,490 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 71,490 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 69,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 63,239 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 63,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 56,141 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 50,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,976 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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FY61 FBU is a 2011 Nissan Note in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY61 FBU, 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 FY61 FBU registered?

FY61 FBU is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is FY61 FBU safe to buy?

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