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SG10 EKZ

2010 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,709 mi
Last recorded96,709 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Note57,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG10 EKZ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 96,709 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

axle corroded

blades juddering on screen

exhaust heat shield loose on front pipe

long travel on hand brake

Fail 18 Jun 2026 96,709 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

axle corroded

blades juddering on screen

exhaust heat shield loose on front pipe

long travel on hand brake

Pass 14 Feb 2025 91,298 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

both rear coil springs corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 12 Feb 2025 91,298 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 86,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 83,988 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 83,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 81,613 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2022 81,613 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 78,889 miles

Front chips in windscreen

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 76,618 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 72,791 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 72,791 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 68,749 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 66,293 miles

both rear tyres beginning to crack across tread not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 24 May 2016 62,333 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 62,333 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 57,104 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 53,350 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 39,964 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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SG10 EKZ is a 2010 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SG10 EKZ, 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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What year was SG10 EKZ registered?

SG10 EKZ is a 2010 Nissan Note, first registered on 9 March 2010.

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