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VU15 XBL

2015 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,490 mi
Last recorded85,490 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Nissan Note37,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU15 XBL
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 85,490 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 83,527 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 83,527 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 81,378 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 79,185 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 75,501 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 68,094 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 63,609 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 55,295 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 55,295 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 42,010 miles

wear to rear tyres

Fail 16 Feb 2018 42,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres on 3mm

front brake discs lipped

o/s/f tyre on 1.6 mm

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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VU15 XBL is a 2015 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 37,590 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 VU15 XBL, 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 11 years old, this Nissan Note is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU15 XBL?

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What year was VU15 XBL registered?

VU15 XBL is a 2015 Nissan Note, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is VU15 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU15 XBL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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