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YF59 VFU

2010 Nissan Note

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,863 mi
Last recorded148,863 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Note57,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 VFU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 148,863 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 141,531 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 136,665 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2023 126,171 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 118,201 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 117,953 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 117,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 110,331 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 110,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH SIDES (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 106,150 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 100,011 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 100,010 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 94,980 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 88,062 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 88,060 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 80,129 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 80,129 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,162 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 63,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2013 56,751 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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YF59 VFU is a 2010 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 57,774 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 YF59 VFU, 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 16 years old, this Nissan Note is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YF59 VFU is a 2010 Nissan Note, first registered on 4 February 2010.

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