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VA60 BYW

2011 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,245 mi
Last recorded95,245 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA60 BYW
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 95,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2026 95,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2025 93,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2025 93,463 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Sump corroded

front corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2024 91,123 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 88,555 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front bolt snapped but exhaust system still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 84,804 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 80,570 miles

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))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 75,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 68,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 68,018 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 58,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 58,202 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,183 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,340 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,026 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 25,558 miles

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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VA60 BYW is a 2011 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA60 BYW, 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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VA60 BYW is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 23 February 2011.

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