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VK10 FBN

2010 Nissan Note

Beige Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,323 mi
Last recorded116,323 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Note57,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 FBN
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 116,323 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 116,323 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 115,822 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 115,401 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 115,371 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the inside edge and have kerb damage to the outer side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 115,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 115,292 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 114,798 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2021 114,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 112,800 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2020 112,800 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 108,958 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight knick (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 104,298 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 104,298 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2017 99,537 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 99,537 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,454 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 74,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front stut top bearing noisey

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 59,152 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 45,497 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 45,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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VK10 FBN is a 2010 Nissan Note in Beige with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK10 FBN, 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 VK10 FBN registered?

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

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