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SD61 LVL

2011 Nissan Note

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,856 mi
Last recorded132,856 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 LVL
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 132,856 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrode both sides (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded

slight deterioation to both headlights

Fail 16 Sep 2025 132,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength engine bay area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrode both sides (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded

slight deterioation to both headlights

Pass 3 Sep 2024 127,509 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 127,509 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2023 119,569 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch bay area under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn inner & outer edges

Rear Axle corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 119,569 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch bay area under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn inner & outer edges

Rear Axle corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 113,375 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 113,373 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 110,856 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 15 Sep 2020 105,883 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Sep 2020 105,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2019 101,314 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deterioration to both sides front subframe bushes

Fail 16 Sep 2019 101,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2018 96,835 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 88,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 88,478 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 77,588 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 77,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 66,933 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,283 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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SD61 LVL is a 2011 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SD61 LVL, 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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SD61 LVL is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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