Nissan Note reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 202,862 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 202,862 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 54% of Nissan Note cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — behind the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in lights & electrics and suspension.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Note tends to fail
Share of Nissan Note cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on lights & electrics, suspension, seat belts. Holds up better than average on steering, body & structure, emissions & leaks.
Common questions
Is the Nissan Note reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Nissan Note is more demanding than average for its age: 54% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give lights & electrics, suspension and seat belts a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Nissan Note?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Nissan Note in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 85%; 8 to 12 years, 73%; and 13 years and older, 54%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Nissan Note MOT?
For Nissan Note cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are lights & electrics (20.4% of tests vs 12.5% fleet), suspension (16.5% of tests vs 10.4% fleet), seat belts (2.1% of tests vs 1.3% fleet).