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VE10 DZU

2010 Nissan Note

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,898 mi
Last recorded116,898 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Note57,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 DZU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 116,898 miles

front links slight play-front tyres worn low-nsf balljoint slight play-coil springs corroded-

Pass 22 Apr 2025 105,498 miles

handbrake lever has slight travel-exhaust and mountings corroded-flexi hose ferrules corroded-n/s/f ball joint has slight play-o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 22 Apr 2024 100,175 miles

front brakes have slight judder-all flexi hose ferrules corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 95,073 miles

o s f balljoint slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2022 90,242 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 90,240 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 84,860 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 78,735 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 70,876 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 67,151 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Slightly loose. (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 61,659 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes starting to split. (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread And slightly loose. (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 61,654 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes starting to split. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm and bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm and wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread And slightly loose. (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 52,965 miles

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

offside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2016 52,964 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 44,488 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 35,656 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 35,656 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,157 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 30,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VE10 DZU is a 2010 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VE10 DZU, 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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What year was VE10 DZU registered?

VE10 DZU is a 2010 Nissan Note, first registered on 16 June 2010.

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