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MK61 VLJ

2011 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,063 mi
Last recorded87,063 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 VLJ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 87,063 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 80,892 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 80,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in tread 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2024 74,224 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 74,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 67,986 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 67,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 60,166 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 54,408 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 51,153 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 51,150 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 48,907 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 42,108 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 38,788 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 37,701 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,064 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 34,910 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 31,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 31,756 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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MK61 VLJ is a 2011 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MK61 VLJ, 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 MK61 VLJ registered?

MK61 VLJ is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 6 September 2011.

Is MK61 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK61 VLJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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