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VK61 NPU

2011 Nissan Note

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,361 mi
Last recorded75,361 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 NPU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 75,361 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 72,159 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 72,157 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 67,146 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 61,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 55,406 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 50,831 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 43,289 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 43,177 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 36,399 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 36,311 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

handbrake has some travel

Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,797 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 22,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished (small splits in tread --185-55-16

Pass 27 Sep 2014 17,823 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished in tread (lots of small splits)

offside front tyre perished in tread (lots of small splits)

offside rear tyre perished in tread (lots of small splits)

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 NPU is a 2011 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK61 NPU registered?

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

Is VK61 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK61 NPU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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