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VK16 YHC

2016 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,700 mi
Last recorded59,700 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Note31,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 YHC
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 59,700 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 59,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

some body damage

unable to check rear seat belts car loaded

Pass 15 Jul 2025 57,309 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust system excessively corroded and badly deteriorated, flange damaged

sub-frame and components corroded

sump pan corroded and damp

various significant body damages, tailgate sticking, lamp damage

Fail 15 Jul 2025 57,309 miles

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

sump pan corroded and damp

tyre pressure monitor system on

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust system excessively corroded and badly deteriorated, flange damaged

sub-frame and components corroded

various significant body damages, tailgate sticking, lamp damage

Pass 26 Jul 2024 52,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn 1856515

exhaust join flanges deteriorated and separating

front wipers torn

heat shield deteriorated and insecure

sub-frame and components corroded

tyre pressure monitoring system warning

various body and lamp damages

Pass 24 Jul 2023 46,600 miles

both front suspension arms bushes separating

some brake pipes corrosion

some component corrosion

various body damages

Pass 15 Jul 2022 41,675 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 41,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 35,874 miles

both front arms bushes slightly separating

minor body damage

osf brake slight bind and pads worn

Fail 13 Jul 2021 35,874 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front arms bushes slightly separating

minor body damage

osf brake slight bind and pads worn

Pass 28 Jul 2020 31,092 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit 1856515

osr wheel bearing roughness

some body damages

Pass 17 Jun 2019 24,422 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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VK16 YHC is a 2016 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 31,565 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 VK16 YHC, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Note is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK16 YHC registered?

VK16 YHC is a 2016 Nissan Note, first registered on 9 June 2016.

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