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MK61 VLU

2011 Nissan Note

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,323 mi
Last recorded112,323 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 VLU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 112,323 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 112,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 105,296 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 105,296 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 98,706 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive [rear of engine] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 98,698 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive [rear of engine] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 90,922 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 83,178 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 83,172 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 73,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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 Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 73,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 64,313 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 56,613 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/side n/side rear ()

Fail 3 May 2018 56,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/side n/side rear ()

Pass 3 May 2017 46,897 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 46,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 33,097 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 18,452 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 17,093 miles

all 4 tyres cracking but not to cords

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 VLU is a 2011 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

MK61 VLU is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is MK61 VLU safe to buy?

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