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NL61 YSA

2011 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,929 mi
Last recorded133,929 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 YSA
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 133,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 133,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 120,494 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 102,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 95,272 miles

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm

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

Offside Front tyre at 3mm

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 95,272 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm

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

Offside Front tyre at 3mm

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 86,912 miles

handbrake lever near to stop limit

Fail 9 Nov 2021 86,912 miles

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

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

handbrake lever near to stop limit

Pass 13 Nov 2020 79,651 miles

handbrake lever almost to stop

Fail 13 Nov 2020 79,651 miles

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

handbrake lever almost to stop

Pass 12 Nov 2019 71,081 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 60,335 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 60,313 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 51,073 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 42,066 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 42,066 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 33,637 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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NL61 YSA is a 2011 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NL61 YSA, 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 NL61 YSA registered?

NL61 YSA is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 29 October 2011.

Is NL61 YSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 YSA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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