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SM61 DYS

2011 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,872 mi
Last recorded131,872 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 DYS
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 131,872 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 125,073 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 125,071 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2024 116,615 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 105,709 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 105,709 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 94,522 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 80,005 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 67,170 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 51,219 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 51,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 40,012 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 40,009 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 28,014 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 15,292 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 11,120 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 8,361 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 8,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SM61 DYS is a 2011 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM61 DYS, 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 SM61 DYS registered?

SM61 DYS is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is SM61 DYS safe to buy?

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