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SY11 VZE

2011 Nissan Note

Beige Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,987 mi
Last recorded138,987 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 VZE
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2025 138,987 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 132,518 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 127,559 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 127,555 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 120,574 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 120,568 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,191 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 115,130 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 106,465 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 97,334 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 88,439 miles

Oil leak ()

middle brake light out

Fail 2 Jun 2017 88,316 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

middle brake light out

Pass 24 May 2016 77,756 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 66,609 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 54,484 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 54,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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SY11 VZE is a 2011 Nissan Note in Beige with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SY11 VZE, 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 SY11 VZE registered?

SY11 VZE is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 27 May 2011.

Is SY11 VZE safe to buy?

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