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KY61 VLS

2011 Nissan Note

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

203,643 mi
Last recorded203,643 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 VLS
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 203,643 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2026 203,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2025 177,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 169,998 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 167,265 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CORROSION (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 167,265 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CORROSION (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 157,657 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 157,657 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 147,523 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 147,523 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 138,852 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 137,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 137,281 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect low (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 132,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 122,352 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 122,352 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 111,595 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 100,149 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 95,548 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 95,548 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 84,235 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 77,673 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 77,672 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 64,190 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 64,190 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,014 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 49,014 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 34,525 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 34,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 16,934 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 13,463 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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KY61 VLS is a 2011 Nissan Note in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 KY61 VLS, 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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KY61 VLS is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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