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AF09 VBC

2009 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,134 mi
Last recorded68,134 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Note59,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 VBC
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 68,134 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 66,512 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 64,621 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 64,549 miles

Front Sub-frame is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering bushes damage (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2022 60,810 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 58,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 16 May 2019 58,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Feb 2018 52,695 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 52,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2017 51,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 49,733 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outside edge

Fail 19 Apr 2016 49,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outside edge

Pass 23 Apr 2015 47,489 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 47,489 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

needs all wiper blades for service

Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,864 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 43,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 41,345 miles

engine mangment light on in dash

Pass 8 Mar 2012 35,880 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Note?

Based on 2,716,974 MOT tests across 180,658 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,170
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
180,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 38,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,534
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,389
Stop lamp not working 26,678
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 18,089
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AF09 VBC is a 2009 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 59,175 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Note fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 38,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF09 VBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Note typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Note is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF09 VBC is a 2009 Nissan Note, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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