Nissan Note SE (2007)
2007 Nissan Note SE
CarHunch analysed 191 real MOT records for the 2007 Nissan Note SE. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Nissan Note SE struggles at MOT time, with a first-time pass rate of just 66.3% against the UK average of 80%—nearly one in three fail their test. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety issues aren't the problem here.
These Notes are averaging around 102,000 miles, which is reasonable for their age, but they're racking up 1.3 failures per vehicle on average, suggesting worn components rather than catastrophic faults. If you're considering one, budget for typical wear-and-tear repairs before MOT time and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brakes, suspension, and emissions systems where most failures occur.
What to check before buying a 2007 Nissan Note SE
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (82%) | 157 | 80.2% | 1.57 |
| Petrol (18%) | 34 | 2.3% | 0.06 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Nissan Note SE vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Nissan Note SE vehicles fall between 77,966 and 117,055 miles.
2007 Nissan Note SE — Still on the Road
84 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 57% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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