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YR61 DZU

2011 Nissan Note

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,409 mi
Last recorded104,409 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 DZU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 104,409 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop light high

Fail 4 Mar 2026 104,402 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop light high

Fail 13 Feb 2026 104,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake lever high

Pass 16 Jan 2025 90,601 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 85,643 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 69,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 64,656 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 58,681 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))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 58,681 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 Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 52,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 48,106 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 48,106 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure blade broken (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,970 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 39,290 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,849 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 32,279 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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YR61 DZU is a 2011 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 53,723 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 YR61 DZU, 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 15 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 YR61 DZU registered?

YR61 DZU is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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