2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Nissan Note MOT pass rate and common faults

13,916 MOT tests in 2024. 55.9% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time55.9%
Failed or needed repairs44.1%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,916 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.5%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.0%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.2%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    638 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics33.0%
  2. Suspension30.6%
  3. Brakes9.7%
  4. Tyres7.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  7. Body & chassis3.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.5%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Nissan Note?

In 2024, 55.9% of 2010 Nissan Note cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,916 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Nissan Note?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Nissan Note reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).