2011 Nissan Note · 39,124 MOT tests
2011 Nissan Note reliability
2011 Nissan Notes fail 40.8% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 12 Note years (39,124 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Notes: 34.9%)
- 40.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Notes: 34.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 73,383
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 39,124
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.1% of tests fail here (139% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Nissan Note
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21.2%
- Lights and electrics19.5%
- Tyres6.4%
- Brakes6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.6%
- Body, chassis and structure2.4%
- Seat belts and airbags2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.45%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 5.97%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 5.81%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.37%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.3%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.33%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.68%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.31%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.51%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.72%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Nissan Note reliable?
2011 Nissan Notes fail 40.8% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 12 Note years (39,124 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Nissan Note MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.45% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.97% of tests), position lamp not working (5.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Nissan Note have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Nissan Note shows 73,383 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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