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Nissan Note MOT Results

Registered in 2013
70.1% pass rate
from 11,938 tests in 2021
(8.3% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Note is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension (90% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0084% fail on Mounting
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (54% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0084% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (66% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0084% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.50% fail on Wheel bearings (89% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers (53% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.025% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0084% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.017% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0084% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0084% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0084% fail on Axles
      • 0.0084% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0084% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp (65% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (47% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (44% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.39% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.017% fail on Switch (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Direction indicators (78% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Flashing type (78% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (69% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Individual direction indicators (87% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.059% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.059% fail on Horn
      • 0.0084% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0084% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.10% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.042% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.034% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0084% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.0084% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0084% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0084% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility (15% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers (66% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (36% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.017% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.017% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.017% fail on View to rear
      • 0.017% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0084% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres (20% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (14% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (31% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 3.7% fail on Brakes (29% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (27% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (27% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0084% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (33% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs (33% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0084% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.017% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0084% fail on Cable
        • 0.0084% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on Brake performance (46% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt (40% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake performance (43% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.034% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.24% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (45% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp) (43% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.092% fail on Service brake imbalance (58% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.067% fail on Parking brake performance (81% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Rbt (80% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0084% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.059% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.18% fail on Lever
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.084% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.025% fail on Pedal
    • 0.084% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Anti-lock braking system (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Electronic stability control (70% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Rigid brake pipes (77% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.042% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.042% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.017% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0084% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.0084% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0084% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0084% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0084% fail on Other components
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (31% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (38% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Spark ignition (32% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Catalyst emissions (64% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.31% fail on Compression ignition (50% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.034% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (86% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0084% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0084% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0084% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.017% fail on Undertray
  • 0.79% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Exhaust system (56% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Transmission (74% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Drive shafts (73% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0084% fail on Joints
    • 0.084% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.042% fail on Tank
      • 0.017% fail on Hose (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0084% fail on Pipe
    • 0.059% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.050% fail on Boot lid (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Boot lid condition (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Seats
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.017% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.017% fail on Body
      • 0.017% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0084% fail on Panel
    • 0.017% fail on Doors (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0084% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0084% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0084% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0084% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0084% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.40% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.29% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Seat belts (52% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Condition (51% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.0084% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0084% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment
  • 0.14% fail on Steering (89% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0084% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.017% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0084% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0084% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.10% fail on Identification of the vehicle (64% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Registration plates (64% better than other 2013 cars)
Read the Honest John Review

  • Nissan Note (2013 - 2016)
    Practical design and spacious cabin. Reasonably comfortable. Clear instrument binnacle. Some clever technology on upper grades.
  • 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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