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NL59 VRU

2010 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,452 mi
Last recorded108,452 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Note57,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 VRU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 108,452 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general age related corrosion to underbody of vehicle inc suspension, brake, engine(sump) and chassis

Fail 27 Jan 2026 108,452 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general age related corrosion to underbody of vehicle inc suspension, brake, engine(sump) and chassis

Pass 10 Feb 2025 103,561 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 103,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 99,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 99,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 93,969 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 88,082 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 88,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 80,729 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 80,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 71,806 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 65,516 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 62,992 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,499 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 60,496 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 58,021 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,336 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 34,461 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 9,428 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 9,100 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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NL59 VRU is a 2010 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 57,774 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 NL59 VRU, 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 16 years old, this Nissan Note is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL59 VRU is a 2010 Nissan Note, first registered on 23 February 2010.

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