CarVerify

Nissan Note Visia Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

Free Nissan Note Visia car check

Is the Nissan Note Visia reliable? We analysed 2,731 real MOT tests across 429 vehicles to find out.

Got a specific Nissan Note Visia? Enter the reg for a free check:

Free basic check Reports from £4.99 Results in seconds
Data last updated: · Based on 2,731 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.5%
Typical Mileage
79,436mi
Annual Mileage
5,705mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Nissan Note Visia is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Note Visia.

Specifications

Nissan Note Visia — specs & performance

Verified from DVLA & DVSA records

A snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Nissan Note Visia — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.

1386cc
Engine
88bhp
Power
13.4sec
0–62 mph
47.9mpg
Combined
139g/km
CO₂

Engine & Performance

Engine size
1386cc
Power
88 BHP
0–62 mph
13.4 sec
Fuel type
Petrol

Body & Dimensions

Body type
Car
Common colour
Red
Wheel plan
2 Axle Rigid Body

Fuel Economy

Combined
47.9 mpg
Urban
38.7 mpg
Extra-urban
55.4 mpg
Fuel cost / 12k mi
£1761

Tax & Emissions

CO2 output
139 g/km Band E
Emission class
Not Available
Road tax (12 mo.)
£145
Road tax (6 mo.)
£79.75
Insurance group
10 of 50
Sources: DVLA vehicle register · DVSA fuel-economy database · VCA emissions data. Specifications reflect a representative Nissan Note Visia record and may vary by trim, year and option pack.

Nissan Note Visia Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Nissan Note Visia. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Nissan Note Visia Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Nissan Note Visia owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,326 mi/yr
Typical
5,705 mi/yr
Average
6,500 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,356 mi/yr

Nissan Note Visia Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Note Visia MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
79,436 mi
75th Percentile
107,878 mi
95th Percentile
150,852 mi
Max Recorded
1,519,778 mi

How Does the Nissan Note Visia Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Nissan Note Visia THIS CAR 84.5% 2,731 79,436 mi — yrs
Nissan Micra 71.4% 10,566,512 55,214 mi 37 yrs
Nissan Qashqai 77.3% 6,506,323 59,398 mi 19 yrs
Nissan Juke 79.3% 3,002,435 49,593 mi 16 yrs
Yamaha Radian 81.3% 958 22,846 mi 40 yrs

Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Note Visia outperforms both on MOT reliability.

Found a Nissan Note Visia you like?

Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.

Check a specific Nissan Note Visia

Should you buy a used Nissan Note Visia?

The Nissan Note Visia has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.5% across 2,731 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Nissan Note Visia owner drives around 5,705 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Nissan Note Visia — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan Note Visia reliable?
Based on 2,731 MOT tests, the Nissan Note Visia has a 84.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Nissan Note Visia?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Nissan Note Visia do per year?
The typical Nissan Note Visia does around 5,705 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan Note Visia last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan Note Visia?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.