Nissan Note MOT Results
Registered in 201059.7% pass rate
from 15,144 tests in 2021
(9.8% worse than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Note is unusually good or bad.
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21% fail on
Suspension
(58% worse than other 2010 cars)
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11% fail on
Springs
(100% worse than other 2010 cars)
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11% fail on
Coil springs
(100% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 11% fail on Coil spring (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Mounting
- 0.0066% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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11% fail on
Coil springs
(100% worse than other 2010 cars)
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9.0% fail on
Suspension arms
(120% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Pins and bushes (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover (48% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Suspension arm (75% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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2.3% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(34% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (31% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Ball joint
- 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (61% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.040% fail on Linkage (84% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.0066% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.85% fail on
Sub-frames
(2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.059% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.013% fail on Ball joint
- 0.22% fail on Shock absorbers (73% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.13% fail on Ball joint
- 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.0066% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.0066% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.11% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.040% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.0066% fail on Ball joint
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0.046% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.020% fail on Ball joint
- 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.046% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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11% fail on
Springs
(100% worse than other 2010 cars)
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14% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(16% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 7.2% fail on Stop lamp (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (59% worse than other 2010 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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1.7% fail on
Headlamps
(43% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp (41% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Headlamp levelling device (58% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Direction indicators
(69% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Flashing type
(69% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Side repeaters (51% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Individual direction indicators (77% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Flashing type
(69% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.18% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.18% fail on Horn
- 0.020% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.30% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(47% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(47% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp (46% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0066% fail on Switch
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0.30% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(47% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.033% fail on
Position lamps
(71% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Position lamp (70% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.033% fail on
Reversing lamps
(88% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Reversing lamps (87% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Rear reflectors (80% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.0066% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.0066% fail on Main beam tell-tale
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6.6% fail on
Visibility
(24% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Wipers (87% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Washers (32% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.17% fail on
View to rear
- 0.16% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0066% fail on Indirect vision devices
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0.086% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.086% fail on Windscreen
- 0.040% fail on Bonnet (71% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Driver's view
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5.4% fail on
Brakes
(32% better than other 2010 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Brake performance
(33% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Service brake performance
(33% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Rbt
(33% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.026% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.020% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
- 0.0066% fail on Service brake performance
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0.0066% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0066% fail on Service brake performance
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1.3% fail on
Rbt
(33% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(39% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (36% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0066% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
- 0.0066% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
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0.37% fail on
Parking brake performance
(53% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Rbt
(56% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance (61% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.026% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.020% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.0066% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.0066% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0066% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.34% fail on
Rbt
(56% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(35% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(37% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance (40% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
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0.013% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.013% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.0066% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.34% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(37% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.4% fail on
Service brake performance
(33% better than other 2010 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(17% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(32% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Brake pads (32% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Brake linings
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1.4% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(22% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Brake discs (22% worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(81% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Lever
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1.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(32% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.27% fail on Hand lever
- 0.026% fail on Pedal (82% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.30% fail on Lever
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0.17% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(71% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Anti-lock braking system (69% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Electronic stability control (72% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.079% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.046% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.033% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.059% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.046% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.033% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.013% fail on Brake fluid (79% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0066% fail on Master cylinder
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0.0066% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.0066% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
- 0.0066% fail on Leaks
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0.0066% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.0066% fail on Other components
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2.7% fail on
Brake performance
(33% better than other 2010 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Tyres
(16% better than other 2010 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Tread depth
- 2.0% fail on Condition (29% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Size/type
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2.1% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(41% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(43% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Spark ignition
(45% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Catalyst emissions (52% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (62% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.0066% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0066% fail on NOx sensor
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0.76% fail on
Compression ignition
(40% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.49% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.092% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.013% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.013% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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1.1% fail on
Spark ignition
(45% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.013% fail on Transmission oil leaks
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0.020% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.013% fail on Sound deadening material
- 0.0066% fail on Undertray
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1.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(43% better than other 2010 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(50% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (25% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Transmission
(86% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Drive shafts
(86% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Joints (87% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Drive shaft
- 0.0066% fail on Bearing housing
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0.0066% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.0066% fail on Joints
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0.22% fail on
Drive shafts
(86% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Bumpers
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0.11% fail on
Seats
- 0.086% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.026% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.079% fail on
Doors
(58% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.040% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.040% fail on Door condition
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0.033% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.026% fail on Door condition
- 0.0066% fail on Catch
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0.0066% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.0066% fail on Door condition
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0.040% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.059% fail on
Fuel system
(73% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Tank
- 0.013% fail on Pipe
- 0.013% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (91% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0066% fail on Hose
- 0.0066% fail on System
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0.046% fail on
Body
- 0.026% fail on Panel
- 0.020% fail on Other body component
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0.040% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.040% fail on Boot lid condition
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0.026% fail on
Chassis
- 0.026% fail on Chassis condition
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0.020% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
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0.013% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.0066% fail on Sub-frame condition
- 0.0066% fail on Strengthening plate
- 0.013% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.013% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.013% fail on Undertray
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0.0066% fail on
Towbar
- 0.0066% fail on Other towbar components
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0.0066% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.0066% fail on Bracket
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1.1% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(25% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.98% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Seat belts
(70% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Condition (65% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0066% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.040% fail on
Airbags
- 0.033% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.0066% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.63% fail on
Road Wheels
(37% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Attachment (79% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Condition (89% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.40% fail on Registration plates
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0.32% fail on
Steering
(86% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Steering linkage components
(87% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0066% fail on Locking devices
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0.026% fail on
Steering gear
(91% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Steering rack (91% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.026% fail on
Steering play
- 0.026% fail on Steering rack
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0.0066% fail on
Power steering
- 0.0066% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.0066% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.0066% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.25% fail on
Steering linkage components
(87% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.0066% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.0066% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review
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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.