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WL59 BUW

2009 Nissan Note

Beige Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,249 mi
Last recorded100,249 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Note59,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 BUW
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 100,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front chassis point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Axle mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Axle mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 May 2026 100,247 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front chassis point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Axle mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Axle mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 97,053 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 93,281 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 88,842 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 88,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 83,778 miles

Front exhaust mounting missing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 83,719 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 78,453 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 78,446 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 73,402 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 68,567 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 63,922 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 63,922 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 59,314 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 21 Jun 2017 59,314 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 54,733 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 54,733 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine sump pan corroded and leaking oil

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

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,192 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 48,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,095 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 36,270 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 27,684 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WL59 BUW is a 2009 Nissan Note in Beige with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WL59 BUW, 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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WL59 BUW is a 2009 Nissan Note, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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