Nissan Note MOT Results

Registered in 2014
81.4% pass rate
from 22,096 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Note is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (14% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.050% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.29% fail on Direction indicators (48% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Flashing type (48% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Side repeaters (47% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Individual direction indicators (50% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0045% fail on Switch
    • 0.24% fail on Reversing lamps (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Reversing lamps (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (81% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Electrical equipment (58% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.014% fail on Horn (89% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.023% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.014% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0091% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.0045% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0045% fail on Switch
    • 0.0045% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers (29% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers (34% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.023% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.023% fail on View to rear
      • 0.018% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0045% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.0045% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0045% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.9% fail on Suspension (17% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms (51% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (94% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint (27% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.018% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.81% fail on Wheel bearings (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage ball joints (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint (91% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0091% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0045% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0045% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.24% fail on Springs (89% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Coil springs (89% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Coil spring (89% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Shock absorbers (70% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0091% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0045% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0045% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0045% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0045% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres (32% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (26% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Condition (40% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Size/type (61% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 2.5% fail on Brakes (41% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (36% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (43% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (43% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0091% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.72% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.72% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.0045% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0045% fail on Lever
    • 0.60% fail on Brake performance (60% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (53% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.086% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0045% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0045% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.081% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance (93% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Rbt (92% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake performance (93% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.0045% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.0045% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.13% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (46% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-lock braking system (90% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.100% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.063% fail on Pedal
      • 0.036% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.045% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0091% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.036% fail on Parking brake control (77% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Lever (74% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.014% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0091% fail on Valves (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.027% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (38% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (41% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (72% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.086% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.014% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0091% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0091% fail on Other emission control equipment (13 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (67% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (77% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0045% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0045% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0045% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.059% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0045% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0045% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.63% fail on Body, chassis, structure (57% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Transmission (70% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Drive shafts (68% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Joints (68% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Exhaust system (59% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.045% fail on Body
      • 0.036% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0091% fail on Panel
    • 0.041% fail on Boot lid (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Boot lid condition (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Fuel system (57% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Hose
    • 0.014% fail on Doors (85% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0045% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0045% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0045% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0045% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0045% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0091% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0045% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0045% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0045% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0045% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0045% fail on Seats
      • 0.0045% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0045% fail on Condition
  • 0.16% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (63% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Seat belts (59% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Condition (66% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0045% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0045% fail on Attachment
    • 0.077% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (67% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0045% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0045% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.11% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Steering linkage components (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Track rod end (90% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0045% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0045% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0045% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0045% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.0045% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0045% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0045% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle (53% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates (53% better than other 2014 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.

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