2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Nissan Note MOT pass rate and common faults

5,173 MOT tests in 2024. 84.6% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time84.6%
Failed or needed repairs15.4%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,173 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working1.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    82 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    58 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.8%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.2%
  2. Lights & electrics3.8%
  3. Suspension3.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  5. Brakes2.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%

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 2017 Nissan Note?

In 2024, 84.6% of 2017 Nissan Note cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,173 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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 tyres.

Is the 2017 Nissan Note reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).