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VN61 DAO

2011 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,744 mi
Last recorded39,744 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 DAO
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 39,744 miles

ALL SUSPENSION CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

O/S/F INNER WING CORRODED

Fail 6 Jan 2026 39,744 miles

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

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

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

ALL SUSPENSION CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

O/S/F INNER WING CORRODED

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 38,517 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 37,223 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 37,222 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 37,210 miles

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

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

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))

all suspension corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 35,396 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 35,396 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO BACKBOX (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

PARKING BRAKE JUST MADE EFFORT

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 34,438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 34,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 33,413 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 32,573 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 30,860 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 28,629 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 28,629 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 24,996 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 21,875 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Oct 2014 18,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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VN61 DAO is a 2011 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN61 DAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN61 DAO registered?

VN61 DAO is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is VN61 DAO safe to buy?

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