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VN10 NKG

2010 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,755 mi
Last recorded154,755 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Note57,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 NKG
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 154,755 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 145,975 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 136,598 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 136,491 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 124,903 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

temp fuel

Pass 17 Nov 2021 111,712 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 111,171 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 100,058 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 100,057 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 86,049 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 82,273 miles

slight oil leak at sump due to corrosion

Pass 17 May 2017 74,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front door exterior handle slightly stiff to open

Nearside Front tyre, outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wing/bumper damaged but not dangerous to other road users

Fail 17 May 2017 74,578 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front door exterior handle slightly stiff to open

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre, outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wing/bumper damaged but not dangerous to other road users

Pass 13 May 2016 62,815 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,678 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 39,686 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 28,127 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 28,127 miles

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

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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VN10 NKG is a 2010 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 57,774 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 VN10 NKG, 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 16 years old, this Nissan Note is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN10 NKG is a 2010 Nissan Note, first registered on 24 May 2010.

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