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VK61 NSY

2011 Nissan Note

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,153 mi
Last recorded62,153 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 NSY
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 62,153 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 56,390 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 56,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 46,423 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 39,620 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 39,618 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 33,511 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Sep 2021 33,508 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Sep 2020 31,507 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 31,507 miles

Offside 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 25 Sep 2019 30,182 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 26,764 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 23,670 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 23,670 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 20,399 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 20,399 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 17,503 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 17,503 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 14,805 miles

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

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 NSY is a 2011 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NSY, 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 NSY registered?

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

Is VK61 NSY safe to buy?

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