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SN16 UGL

2016 Nissan Note

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,409 mi
Last recorded113,409 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Note31,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN16 UGL
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 113,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 113,405 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 107,272 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 107,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 100,766 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 80,996 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 80,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 61,830 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 53,159 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 53,159 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 46,535 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 46,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 27,802 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 27,772 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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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SN16 UGL is a 2016 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 31,565 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 SN16 UGL, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Note is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SN16 UGL registered?

SN16 UGL is a 2016 Nissan Note, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is SN16 UGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN16 UGL shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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