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VN61 DCY

2011 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,908 mi
Last recorded123,908 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 123,908 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 123,908 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 108,973 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 108,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 96,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr tread depth 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 84,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.2mm. Outer shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 84,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.2mm. Outer shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 72,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2.4mm (1.6mm limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 72,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2.4mm (1.6mm limit) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 64,977 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 64,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 48,179 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 48,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 32,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish in tread

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish in tread

Pass 24 Aug 2017 29,746 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,220 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 22,632 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 20,692 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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VN61 DCY 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 DCY, 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 VN61 DCY registered?

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

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