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VK10 FAA

2010 Nissan Note

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,235 mi
Last recorded51,235 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Note57,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 FAA
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 51,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 May 2026 51,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 45,814 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 45,812 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 42,494 miles

Front suspension struts heavy corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2023 38,979 miles

Nearside Front near side wing mirror cracked and the vision not affected by tall or short driver

Nearside Front wheel slightly stuff rotate

Pass 21 Mar 2022 37,877 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 37,877 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 36,688 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 36,316 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 36,316 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 34,329 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 34,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 31,786 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 29,003 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,056 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 26,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,054 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 19,094 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 15,872 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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VK10 FAA is a 2010 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK10 FAA, 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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VK10 FAA is a 2010 Nissan Note, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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