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LY53 GLS

2011 Nissan Note

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

69,067 mi
Last recorded69,067 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 GLS
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 69,067 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 63,547 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bush perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit has water ingress

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing, under bonnet next to suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 141,162 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 141,161 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 56,719 miles

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

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 (4.1.4 (b))

Front front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 134,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 134,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 47,466 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 122,377 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 44,340 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 114,767 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 43,148 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 107,010 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 42,327 miles

outstanding manufacturers safety recall?

Pass 24 Jan 2020 99,892 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 39,988 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 84,921 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 37,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front wiper blades split

Pass 16 Jan 2018 71,284 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jan 2017 58,326 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to audible wear indicator (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

front brake discs heavily lipped

nearside door mirror glass held in with gaffer tape

Fail 16 Aug 2016 30,353 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to audible wear indicator (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

front brake discs heavily lipped

nearside door mirror glass held in with gaffer tape

Pass 13 Jan 2016 42,125 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 42,125 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 14,225 miles

Engine management light is ON.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 14,225 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine management light is ON.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 23,576 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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LY53 GLS is a 2011 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 LY53 GLS, 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 LY53 GLS registered?

LY53 GLS is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is LY53 GLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 GLS shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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