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VK61 NNV

2011 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,268 mi
Last recorded107,268 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 NNV
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2025 107,268 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 107,266 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Hole caused by corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam corrosion both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside & offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 104,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 104,040 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 101,142 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 94,090 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 85,178 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 79,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,401 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 73,401 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 62,952 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 62,952 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 64,835 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 41,191 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 29,134 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 20,523 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers partialy clearing screen

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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VK61 NNV is a 2011 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 53,723 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 VK61 NNV, 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 15 years old, this Nissan Note is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK61 NNV registered?

VK61 NNV is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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