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VA11 OAJ

2011 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,789 mi
Last recorded114,789 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 OAJ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 114,789 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 99,776 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 99,776 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 96,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 96,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 91,631 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 91,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 85,236 miles

front pads worn thin and discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 80,685 miles

alternator belt perished

front inner discs corroded slightly

headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,262 miles

axle corroded

clutch is worn and starting to slip

Fail 12 Nov 2020 78,262 miles

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

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

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

axle corroded

clutch is worn and starting to slip

Pass 24 Jun 2019 72,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 67,921 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 67,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 59,540 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 May 2017 59,540 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 49,741 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 May 2015 36,398 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 36,398 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 23,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VA11 OAJ 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 VA11 OAJ, 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 VA11 OAJ registered?

VA11 OAJ is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 21 July 2011.

Is VA11 OAJ safe to buy?

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