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VU65 YPY

2015 Nissan Note

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,079 mi
Last recorded109,079 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Nissan Note37,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU65 YPY
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 109,079 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 109,054 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside driving lamp inoperative

Pass 27 Sep 2024 99,153 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 99,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front 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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 87,883 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 87,883 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 78,808 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 70,893 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 61,841 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 51,560 miles

Both front brake discs heavily lipped

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 10 Oct 2019 51,560 miles

Both front brake discs heavily lipped

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 39,409 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Oct 2018 39,409 miles

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

stone chip in windscreen

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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VU65 YPY is a 2015 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VU65 YPY, 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

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What year was VU65 YPY registered?

VU65 YPY is a 2015 Nissan Note, first registered on 14 October 2015.

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