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VK10 FBU

2010 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,445 mi
Last recorded68,445 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Note57,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 68,445 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under head light (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2026 68,445 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases +poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under head light (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 65,255 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +outer smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +outer smooth 185/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 62,157 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre TWO ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 62,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre TWO ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 59,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 56,216 miles

heat shield loose

Fail 13 May 2022 56,216 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heat shield loose

Pass 8 May 2021 51,761 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 May 2020 49,508 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 45,711 miles

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Apr 2018 39,248 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 Apr 2018 39,248 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 33,625 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on edge

Fail 26 Apr 2017 33,625 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 28,243 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 23,901 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 19,556 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 16,018 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 FBU is a 2010 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,386cc petrol 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 VK10 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

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

Is VK10 FBU safe to buy?

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