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MA61 BCU

2011 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,701 mi
Last recorded91,701 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 BCU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 91,701 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 86,095 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 86,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 76,256 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 69,600 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 69,600 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,382 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all the way around the tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 62,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 51,371 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 42,809 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 30,734 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 23,373 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 23,373 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 16,776 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 16,776 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 8,758 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 4,821 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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MA61 BCU is a 2011 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MA61 BCU, 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 MA61 BCU registered?

MA61 BCU is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is MA61 BCU safe to buy?

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