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VN61 DFY

2011 Nissan Note

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,498 mi
Last recorded151,498 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 DFY
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 151,498 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 124,029 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 124,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 107,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 107,725 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 93,461 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 93,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 84,342 miles

engine and under covers fitted

ns and os front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

nsf tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 22 Feb 2021 80,947 miles

brake and fuel pipes have protective coatings

exhaust corroding

front brake pads wearing low

rear wiper blade spolit

slight movement in front subframe mounting bushes

Fail 22 Feb 2021 80,946 miles

Road wheel fixing missing nsr wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake and fuel pipes have protective coatings

exhaust corroding

front brake pads wearing low

handbrake travel

rear wiper blade spolit

slight movement in front subframe mounting bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2019 75,718 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 70,786 miles

Front Wiper blades in poor condition clearing screen at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2017 59,941 miles

sump pan is porous and leaking oil

Pass 11 Oct 2016 51,472 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2015 40,611 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 29,266 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 DFY is a 2011 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 53,723 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 DFY, 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 DFY registered?

VN61 DFY is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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