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GU61 VUV

2011 Nissan Note

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,708 mi
Last recorded81,708 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 VUV
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 81,708 miles

Auxilliary belts deterioratating

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Edge

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 79,892 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fog light switch temperamental

Fail 24 Sep 2025 79,892 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fog light switch temperamental

Pass 25 Sep 2024 76,448 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 76,448 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 72,883 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe rear most bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel long

Pass 27 Sep 2022 69,406 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 69,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 66,507 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 61,951 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 61,951 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 56,702 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 49,863 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 40,629 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 32,755 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 25,344 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 17,375 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GU61 VUV is a 2011 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol 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 GU61 VUV, 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 GU61 VUV registered?

GU61 VUV is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is GU61 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 VUV 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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