Nissan Note (2006)
2006 Nissan Note
CarHunch analysed 15,074 real MOT records for the 2006 Nissan Note. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Nissan Note has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.2%, notably below the UK average of 80%, and nearly half of these vehicles (46.3%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for any potential buyer. Both petrol and diesel variants struggle similarly, with pass rates of 72.4% and 70.4% respectively, suggesting the problem isn't fuel-type specific.
At nearly 70,000 miles on the odometer, these Notes are showing their age through an average of 5.78 failures and 26.7 advisories per vehicle, indicating persistent wear issues across the fleet. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection performed by a mechanic who knows Nissans, and budget for near-term repairs rather than assuming you're getting a clean example.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2006 Nissan Note
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.
- ⚠️ 46.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (92%) | 13,893 | 72.4% | 5.81 |
| Diesel (8%) | 1,177 | 70.4% | 5.42 |
| LPG (0%) | 3 | 75.9% | 4.33 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 0% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Nissan Note 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 2006 Nissan Note vehicles fall between 52,317 and 82,701 miles.
2006 Nissan Note — Still on the Road
7,327 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 52% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2006 Nissan Note
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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76.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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71.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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59.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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58.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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52.6%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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46.1%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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46.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.
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