2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Nissan Note MOT pass rate and common faults

14,884 MOT tests in 2024. 79.5% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time79.5%
Failed or needed repairs20.5%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,884 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    347 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    178 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.2%
  2. Suspension7.1%
  3. Tyres4.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  5. Brakes3.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position 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 2015 Nissan Note?

In 2024, 79.5% of 2015 Nissan Note cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,884 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Nissan Note?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Nissan Note reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).