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VK10 FCO

2010 Nissan Note

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

198,715 mi
Last recorded198,715 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Note57,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 FCO
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 198,715 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 197,361 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 197,359 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 195,513 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 195,513 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 192,690 miles

Small stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 15 Aug 2022 185,209 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 174,279 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 174,265 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 165,672 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 165,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 149,155 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 149,149 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 127,046 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 101,375 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2017 101,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 97,534 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 97,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 69,218 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 69,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 47,442 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,978 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 FCO is a 2010 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FCO, 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 FCO registered?

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

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