Nissan Note MOT Results

Registered in 2009
58.6% pass rate
from 16,219 tests in 2021
(5.8% worse than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Note is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (48% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 11% fail on Springs (88% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (89% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 11% fail on Coil spring (89% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0062% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0062% fail on Spring saddle
    • 10.0% fail on Suspension arms (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover (56% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Suspension arm (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (56% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Linkage ball joints (26% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Linkage (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (99% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Sub-frame (50% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint (73% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.27% fail on Shock absorbers (69% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (74% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Macpherson strut (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0062% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0062% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0062% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0062% fail on Other components
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Stop lamp (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (54% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (18% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (38% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (43% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp (40% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Headlamp levelling device (78% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Direction indicators (57% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Flashing type (57% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Individual direction indicators (49% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters (71% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on All direction indicators (72% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Switch
    • 0.40% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (40% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp (39% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp (39% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.055% fail on Position lamps (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Position lamp (55% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Reversing lamps (63% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Reversing lamps (62% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0062% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0062% fail on Switch
    • 0.0062% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers (68% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (40% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0062% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.055% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.055% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.043% fail on Bonnet (72% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.2% fail on Brakes (41% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (17% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (29% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (29% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.018% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (85% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Lever
        • 0.0062% fail on Cable
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance (50% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (46% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (49% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance (31% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.91% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (56% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Rbt (sp) (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (55% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp) (55% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance (56% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.062% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0062% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0062% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance (71% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (70% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance (74% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.037% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0062% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0062% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.055% fail on Brake performance not tested (67% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.36% fail on Lever
    • 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.018% fail on Pedal (86% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system (67% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Electronic stability control (87% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.043% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.025% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0062% fail on Valves
    • 0.068% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.062% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.031% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0062% fail on Other components
      • 0.0062% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0062% fail on Other braking system component
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres (20% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (42% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (51% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (28% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Transmission (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Drive shafts (74% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Joints (74% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.018% fail on Prop shafts (79% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.080% fail on Doors (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Other passenger's door (70% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition
      • 0.025% fail on Front passenger's door (73% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition (72% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Fuel system (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (70% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Tank
    • 0.049% fail on Body
      • 0.043% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0062% fail on Panel
    • 0.049% fail on Seats
      • 0.037% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.012% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.037% fail on Integral vehicle structure (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.0062% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0062% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.025% fail on Undertray
    • 0.012% fail on Chassis
      • 0.012% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0062% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0062% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0062% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0062% fail on Towbar condition
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (54% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (55% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition (53% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Catalyst emissions (50% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0062% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.62% fail on Compression ignition (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (46% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.043% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.043% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (92% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0062% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0062% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0062% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks (46% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0062% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0062% fail on Undertray
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (38% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Prescribed areas (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0062% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.055% fail on Airbags (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Drivers airbag (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.47% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.44% fail on Attachment
    • 0.037% fail on Condition (72% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.41% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Steering (90% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.037% fail on Steering gear (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Steering rack (88% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Steering column
    • 0.012% fail on Steering play
      • 0.012% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0062% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0062% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.0062% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0062% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.0062% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0062% fail on Anchorages
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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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