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VK61 NTU

2011 Nissan Note

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,290 mi
Last recorded75,290 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 75,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front struts badly corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2025 72,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2025 72,162 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 69,327 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 69,327 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 69,324 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 66,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 63,735 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroded and separating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 185/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 14 Dec 2021 63,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has a bulge to the outer sidewall 185/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroded and separating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 185/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Jan 2021 63,202 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 63,202 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 61,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 56,721 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 52,422 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 52,422 miles

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

Nearside windsreen wiper split on ends

Pass 29 Dec 2016 47,060 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 41,902 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

child seat fitted at nearside rear

Pass 27 Aug 2014 28,964 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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VK61 NTU is a 2011 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NTU, 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 NTU registered?

VK61 NTU is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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