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SM61 FCP

2011 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,459 mi
Last recorded42,459 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 FCP
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 42,459 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 37,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 37,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 57,661 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes in both front suspension arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 37,509 miles

Rear bushes in front suspension arms are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 15 Oct 2020 37,243 miles

Oil filter is rusty.

Rear bushes in front suspension arms are starting to deteriorate.

Fail 15 Oct 2020 37,243 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil filter is rusty.

Rear bushes in front suspension arms are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 12 Oct 2019 35,460 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 30,799 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 25,290 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 21,058 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 21,058 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 68,035 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 68,035 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 19,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2015 19,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 13,645 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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SM61 FCP is a 2011 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FCP, 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 FCP registered?

SM61 FCP is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is SM61 FCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 FCP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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