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SP61 PYV

2011 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,285 mi
Last recorded86,285 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 PYV
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 86,285 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 86,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 83,188 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear inner bush slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 83,186 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear inner bush slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs some wear and inner pads wearing low

Pass 19 Aug 2024 79,941 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2023 78,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 11 Aug 2023 78,520 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Aug 2022 76,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 73,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 73,646 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front wiper smearing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 70,486 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 70,486 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 67,809 miles

Front secondary bonnet catch stiff when moving

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 65,134 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 58,569 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 58,569 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 51,714 miles

exhaust rear joint corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2016 51,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust rear joint corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 43,232 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 33,149 miles

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

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

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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SP61 PYV is a 2011 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SP61 PYV, 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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SP61 PYV is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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