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WL09 VBJ

2009 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,263 mi
Last recorded118,263 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Note59,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 VBJ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 118,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 112,709 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 112,907 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 107,711 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 107,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 99,905 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 99,903 miles

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

Registration plate inscription illegible rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 94,885 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 94,885 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 88,856 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 88,856 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 83,197 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 77,707 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 73,587 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 73,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 63,309 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 63,309 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 54,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 54,053 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 45,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 38,162 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,875 miles

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

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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WL09 VBJ is a 2009 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 59,175 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 WL09 VBJ, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Note is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WL09 VBJ is a 2009 Nissan Note, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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