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VK14 DTU

2014 Nissan Note

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,948 mi
Last recorded71,948 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Nissan Note42,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 DTU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 71,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded and pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 65,794 miles

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

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 63,295 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 60,355 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2023 60,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2022 54,812 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 50,841 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 45,341 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 40,529 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 40,529 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 39,882 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 32,272 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 32,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1a)

Front slight play in front anti roll bar links

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 31 Dec 2016 22,671 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 22,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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VK14 DTU is a 2014 Nissan Note in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2014 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 42,419 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 VK14 DTU, 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 12 years old, this Nissan Note is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK14 DTU registered?

VK14 DTU is a 2014 Nissan Note, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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