Nissan Note MOT Failure Rate — 0-2 Years Old

21.4%
MOT failure rate for 0-2-year-old Nissan Note vehicles
Based on 112 MOT tests
6.6pp below the UK average (28%)

Nissan Note in this age bracket has a 21.4% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: lamps & electrics and suspension.

Component Risk Breakdown (0-2 Years)

Which parts of a 0-2-year-old Nissan Note are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 7.6%
Suspension 6.1%
Visibility 3.5%
Brakes 2.0%
Tyres 1.9%
Body & Chassis 1.1%
Steering 0.3%

How Does This Compare?

Nissan Note MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age Failure Rate Tests Worst Area
0-2 years 21.4% 112 Lamps & Electrics
3-5 years 11.3% 39,734 Visibility
6-10 years 23.6% 272,361 Suspension
11-15 years 42.3% 281,212 Lamps & Electrics
15+ years 50.1% 53,398 Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 0-2 year old Nissan Note reliable?

0-2-year-old Nissan Note vehicles have a 21.4% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 0-2 year old Nissan Note?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

  • Lamps & Electrics — 7.6% failure risk
  • Suspension — 6.1% failure risk
  • Visibility — 3.5% failure risk

How can I prepare my Nissan Note for its MOT?

For a 0-2-year-old Nissan Note, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 0-2-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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