2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Nissan Note MOT pass rate and common faults

10,754 MOT tests in 2024. 83.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time83.3%
Failed or needed repairs16.7%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,754 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working1.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    209 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    143 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.8%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension4.8%
  2. Lights & electrics4.4%
  3. Tyres4.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  5. Brakes3.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  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 worn12.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2016 Nissan Note?

In 2024, 83.3% of 2016 Nissan Note cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,754 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Nissan Note?

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

Is the 2016 Nissan Note reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).