Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Nissan Note?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2006 Nissan Note?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2006 Nissan Note?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2006 Nissan Note vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

46% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2006 Nissan Note reliable?

Based on MOT data from 15,074 vehicles, the 2006 Nissan Note has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2006 Nissan Note?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2006 Nissan Note are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (78.6% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (76.5% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (71.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2006 Nissan Note?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Nissan Note (2006)

15,074 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.2% first-time pass rate

2006 Nissan Note

CarHunch analysed 15,074 real MOT records for the 2006 Nissan Note. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

The 2006 Nissan Note has a below-average first-time pass rate (72.2% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

72.2%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

46.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

5.78

Over 20 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

67k

Middle half: 52k–83k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 26.7 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 15,074 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 15,074 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 78.6%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 76.5%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 46.1%

Oil leak, but not excessive

Lighting 30.1%

Offside Stop lamp not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Suspension & steering 29.8%

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement · Offside Rear Coil spring corroded · Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006.

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Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 2 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

72.4%

Petrol

13,893 vehicles

70.4%

Diesel

1,177 vehicles

Before you buy a 2006 Nissan Note

Based on MOT data from 15,074 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 46.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 179,519 Nissan Note vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 21.6%

38,715

Silver 16.6%

29,730

Black 15.8%

28,316

Red 15.6%

28,006

Grey 10.9%

19,635

White 9.3%

16,641

Beige 8.2%

14,649

Orange 1.4%

2,494

Gold 0.3%

588

Yellow 0.3%

524

Brown 0.1%

147

Maroon 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Nissan Note vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

67,229

typical

52,317

low mileage

82,701

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Nissan Note vehicles fall between 52,317 and 82,701 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 52,317 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 52,317–82,701 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Nissan Notes sit.

⚠ Over 111,646 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2006 Nissan Note — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 52% of 2006 Nissan Notes are still active.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

5.78

Avg failures per vehicle

26.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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