2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Nissan Note MOT pass rate and common faults

11,786 MOT tests in 2024. 57.8% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time57.8%
Failed or needed repairs42.2%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,786 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.9%
  3. Stop lamp: not working6.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.2%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    482 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.9%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension29.8%
  2. Lights & electrics29.0%
  3. Brakes9.1%
  4. Tyres7.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  7. Body & chassis2.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.2%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.3%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2011 Nissan Note?

In 2024, 57.8% of 2011 Nissan Note cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,786 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Nissan Note?

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

Is the 2011 Nissan Note reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).