NISSAN NOTE MOT pass rate
72.6% of 202,892 NISSAN NOTE MOT tests pass.
At 72.6%, The NOTE passes slightly less often than the average across all NISSAN models (74.9%).
The NISSAN NOTE passes 72.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the NISSAN NOTE tested at 3–6 years pass 91.1% of the time, compared with just 63.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (10) | 10 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 91.1% | 101 | 40,340 miles |
| 6–10 years | 85.1% | 56,319 | 51,895 miles |
| 10–15 years | 70.5% | 90,560 | 78,205 miles |
| 15+ years | 63.4% | 55,902 | 99,282 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN NOTE
The most common reason the NISSAN NOTE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 70.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 70.8% | Not working |
| Suspension | 56.6% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 19.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 17.8% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 15.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.0% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 2.0% | Fixing missing |
| Steering | 1.0% | Ball joint has excessive play |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN QASHQAI — 75.0% pass rate
- NISSAN JUKE — 76.4% pass rate
- NISSAN MICRA — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN X-TRAIL — 75.5% pass rate
- NISSAN NAVARA — 77.3% pass rate
- NISSAN LEAF — 85.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the NISSAN NOTE?
- 72.6% of NISSAN NOTE MOT tests pass, based on 202,892 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the NISSAN NOTE?
- The most common reason the NISSAN NOTE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 70.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the NISSAN NOTE's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the NISSAN service history guide for how to check and keep one.