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SM10 VSC

2010 Nissan Note

Beige Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,070 mi
Last recorded116,070 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Note57,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 VSC
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 116,070 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 109,135 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 101,604 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 91,920 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,354 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 82,354 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 72,606 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn - strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3 mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 72,606 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn - strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3 mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

oil level low

Pass 11 Jun 2020 52,843 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 64,753 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 58,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre is also cracked/perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 58,102 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre is also cracked/perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,698 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Apr 2018 50,698 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - strong advisory (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,928 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 42,923 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,822 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 36,821 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 30,431 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 9 May 2014 24,833 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 19,650 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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SM10 VSC is a 2010 Nissan Note in Beige with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM10 VSC, 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 SM10 VSC registered?

SM10 VSC is a 2010 Nissan Note, first registered on 23 June 2010.

Is SM10 VSC safe to buy?

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