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VN10 RFZ

2010 Nissan Note

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,953 mi
Last recorded126,953 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Note57,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 RFZ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 126,953 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 126,940 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 122,093 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 122,092 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 116,284 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 116,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Under load. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2023 109,030 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 109,030 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 101,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 91,791 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 80,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 69,013 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 69,013 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 63,746 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 63,746 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,897 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 50,277 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,933 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,542 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,673 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 RFZ is a 2010 Nissan Note in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RFZ, 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 RFZ registered?

VN10 RFZ is a 2010 Nissan Note, first registered on 29 April 2010.

Is VN10 RFZ safe to buy?

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