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Nissan Note MOT Results

Registered in 2012
65.2% pass rate
from 11,705 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Note is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 11% fail on Springs (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 11% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Mounting
    • 8.5% fail on Suspension arms (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover (64% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (33% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint dust cover (63% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.99% fail on Wheel bearings (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Pins and bushes (15 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component (65% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers (61% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0085% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.051% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.9% fail on Stop lamp (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (72% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.91% fail on Headlamps (61% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Headlamp (59% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Headlamp levelling device (84% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.017% fail on Switch (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.15% fail on Horn
      • 0.060% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.017% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.18% fail on Direction indicators (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Flashing type (89% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators (88% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Side repeaters (90% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.068% fail on Reversing lamps (64% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Reversing lamps (63% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.034% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.034% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0085% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0085% fail on Switch
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility (13% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers (69% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (44% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on View to rear
      • 0.068% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.034% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.034% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.026% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.7% fail on Brakes (21% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (29% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (29% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (42% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs (42% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0085% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0085% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.8% fail on Brake performance (33% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (28% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.00% fail on Rbt (27% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake performance (31% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0085% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0085% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.60% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (41% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt (sp) (38% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (39% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp) (39% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance (47% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0085% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0085% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (61% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (60% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance (65% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.034% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0085% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.051% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control (70% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Lever (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Hand lever (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (69% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Anti-lock braking system (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Electronic stability control (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.034% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0085% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0085% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.017% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (22% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (17% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (27% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Size/type
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (44% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Spark ignition (35% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested (78% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Catalyst emissions (49% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (73% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (65% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
      • 0.0085% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.034% fail on Airbags
      • 0.026% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0085% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Exhaust system (27% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts (88% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Joints (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0085% fail on Joints
    • 0.085% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.043% fail on Body
      • 0.026% fail on Panel
      • 0.017% fail on Other body component
    • 0.017% fail on Fuel system (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Tank
      • 0.0085% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.017% fail on Seats
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.017% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.017% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0085% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0085% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0085% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.0085% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0085% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0085% fail on Doors
      • 0.0085% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0085% fail on Door condition
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment
    • 0.034% fail on Condition
  • 0.27% fail on Steering (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0085% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.043% fail on Steering play
      • 0.043% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.017% fail on Steering gear (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack (84% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0085% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0085% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
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  • Nissan Note (2006 - 2013)
    Easy to drive and manouevre into small spaces, roomy cabin with plenty of headroom in the back, some clever and practical features inside, economical dCi diesels, well built.

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