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VN11 DCF

2011 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,308 mi
Last recorded157,308 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 DCF
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 157,308 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 157,307 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 156,439 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked in Yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked in Yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 148,690 miles

Nearside Rear Rear exhausts silencer is slightly leaking

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

Fail 13 May 2024 148,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear exhausts silencer is slightly leaking

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

Pass 19 May 2023 128,405 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 121,740 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 114,415 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 112,285 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 112,285 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 108,372 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 98,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 88,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

front discs are worn

Pass 25 Oct 2016 78,047 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 78,047 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,928 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 69,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 May 2015 69,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 49,834 miles

body damage

Fail 7 May 2014 49,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

body damage

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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VN11 DCF is a 2011 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VN11 DCF, 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 VN11 DCF registered?

VN11 DCF is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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