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VN10 RFE

2010 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

170,220 mi
Last recorded170,220 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Note57,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 RFE
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 170,220 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 151,631 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 151,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 129,911 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 129,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 119,711 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 119,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 113,649 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2021 113,162 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 113,162 miles

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

Central Front heat shield loose

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 112,319 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 108,220 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 108,121 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 103,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has 3 small cuts and some stones stuck in the tyre

Offside Front tyre has a small cut in the tread

Offside Rear tyre has a large cut near the edge with cords not visible

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 92,427 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 92,427 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

high level brake lamp not working.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 78,230 miles

Centre Front wiper split

Nearside Front wiper split

Rear wiper split

Fail 4 Apr 2016 78,230 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front wiper split

Nearside Front wiper split

Rear wiper split

Pass 13 Apr 2015 65,055 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 50,545 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 50,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,485 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 35,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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VN10 RFE is a 2010 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN10 RFE registered?

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

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The MOT history for VN10 RFE shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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