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SM14 KXU

2014 Nissan Note

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,970 mi
Last recorded76,970 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Nissan Note42,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 KXU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 76,970 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 76,970 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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 21 Nov 2024 69,367 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 69,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust centre - rear joint heavily corroded

tpms light on

Pass 15 Nov 2023 60,956 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 60,956 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 55,274 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 55,272 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 48,563 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 48,563 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 42,007 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 42,007 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 28,053 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 18,538 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 10,636 miles

engine bay covers don't allow a full check of some parts

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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SM14 KXU is a 2014 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2014 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 42,419 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 SM14 KXU, 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 12 years old, this Nissan Note is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM14 KXU registered?

SM14 KXU is a 2014 Nissan Note, first registered on 22 July 2014.

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