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VK10 FBC

2010 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,406 mi
Last recorded104,406 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Note57,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 FBC
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 104,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 104,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 101,657 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 101,651 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 96,784 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 96,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 92,613 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 88,249 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 88,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 85,090 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 83,660 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 75,236 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 75,236 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 67,947 miles

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

Front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 3 Feb 2017 61,227 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 61,227 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 55,095 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 42,132 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 31,472 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,296 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 FBC is a 2010 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,386cc petrol 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 FBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK10 FBC registered?

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

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