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SY59 YFF

2010 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,874 mi
Last recorded120,874 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Note57,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 YFF
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 120,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight noise on strut top bearings

Fail 8 Jan 2026 120,546 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side near side only slightly works (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 108,598 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 108,594 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 96,075 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside showing slightly less effort throughout tested range until maximum effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside showing slightly less effort throughout tested range until maximum effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 87,389 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside has 25% less effort throughtout tested range until maximum effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe, offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 87,385 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside has 25% less effort throughtout tested range until maximum effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe, offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,274 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 80,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 76,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake noisy/squeaking when operating

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 76,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Washer inop

Offside Rear Brake noisy/squeaking when operating

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 74,887 miles

Offside Rear Brake becoming sticky

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 74,886 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake becoming sticky

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 68,699 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 68,699 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 59,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 59,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,950 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 53,950 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 46,850 miles

child seat fitted making seat belt inspections

Pass 19 Jan 2015 38,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2015 38,412 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2014 30,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 22,251 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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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SY59 YFF is a 2010 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 57,774 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 SY59 YFF, 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 16 years old, this Nissan Note is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SY59 YFF is a 2010 Nissan Note, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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