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VU56 XZY

2006 Nissan Note

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,963 mi
Last recorded145,963 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Note66,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 XZY
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 145,963 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2025 145,963 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2024 145,876 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 141,063 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 135,401 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 131,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Front door slight damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 127,787 miles

Nearside Front impact damage

Pass 20 Sep 2019 124,611 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 124,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 121,500 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 121,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 116,812 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 111,858 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 108,776 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 104,272 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 91,900 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,173 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 78,173 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,495 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 66,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,433 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,464 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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VU56 XZY is a 2006 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 66,709 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 VU56 XZY, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Note is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU56 XZY registered?

VU56 XZY is a 2006 Nissan Note, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is VU56 XZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU56 XZY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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