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YD56 VAF

2006 Nissan Note

Orange Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,806 mi
Last recorded124,806 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Note66,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 VAF
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 124,806 miles

High line brakelight out

NSF bottom ball joint rubber bush split

NSR tyre on minimum tread and has a nail in tread which has punctured tyre

OS wing repeater going white

Fail 30 Jun 2025 124,806 miles

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

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

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

High line brakelight out

NSF bottom ball joint rubber bush split

NSR tyre on minimum tread and has a nail in tread which has punctured tyre

OS wing repeater going white

Pass 23 May 2024 113,882 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2024 113,882 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 107,095 miles

Highline brakelight out

Slight oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2023 107,095 miles

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

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

Highline brakelight out

Slight oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2022 104,198 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 104,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect New lense needed (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect New lense needed (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 101,762 miles

Highline brake light out

Fail 12 Nov 2020 101,762 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole in center pipe next to back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Highline brake light out

Pass 10 Oct 2019 98,974 miles

Dip beam patterns weak - lenses faded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 98,974 miles

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

Dip beam patterns weak - lenses faded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 95,625 miles

high line brake light out

NSF tyre low in tread

OSF tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Oct 2018 95,620 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump leaking (gone porous) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

NSF tyre low in tread

OSF tyre worn on outer edge

high line brake light out

Pass 18 Oct 2017 91,896 miles

Both headlamp lenses faded - weak beam pattern

High line brakelight out

Fail 11 Oct 2017 91,824 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both headlamp lenses faded - weak beam pattern

High line brakelight out

Pass 19 Nov 2016 88,209 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 69,252 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 62,345 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)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 62,345 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 8 Aug 2013 54,713 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,572 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 40,130 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 40,130 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 27,109 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 13,836 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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YD56 VAF is a 2006 Nissan Note in Orange with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YD56 VAF, 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.

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What year was YD56 VAF registered?

YD56 VAF is a 2006 Nissan Note, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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