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VN10 NKL

2010 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,004 mi
Last recorded103,004 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Note57,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 NKL
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 103,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jun 2026 103,004 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 100,321 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 100,275 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 back box almost snapped (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 96,367 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 96,367 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 90,842 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust shield insecure

Front windscreen damaged

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

Nearside Front headlamp loose

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

Rear spoiler loose

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 90,842 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust shield insecure

Front windscreen damaged

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

Nearside Front headlamp loose

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

Rear spoiler loose

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 86,972 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 86,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing with lower arm fitted (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2021 83,603 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 83,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 81,981 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play change soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 81,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play change soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 74,549 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 74,549 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,922 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 57,968 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 47,487 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,802 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,404 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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VN10 NKL is a 2010 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NKL, 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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What year was VN10 NKL registered?

VN10 NKL is a 2010 Nissan Note, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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