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SJ11 VTZ

2011 Nissan Note

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,548 mi
Last recorded139,548 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 VTZ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 139,548 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2026 139,537 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 121,144 miles

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

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

offside front inner wing welded and sealed

Fail 17 Jul 2025 121,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 121,113 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 121,073 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 117,363 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jan 2022 117,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2021 112,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 112,231 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 111,426 miles

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

Service brake slight binding side front

Fail 10 Jan 2020 111,382 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 96,434 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 79,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 79,620 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 61,525 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 61,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2016 43,918 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,091 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 38,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,267 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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SJ11 VTZ is a 2011 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SJ11 VTZ, 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 SJ11 VTZ registered?

SJ11 VTZ is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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