Nissan Note (2010)
2010 Nissan Note
CarHunch analysed 16,160 real MOT records for the 2010 Nissan Note. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Nissan Note falls short of the UK average with a 75.6% first-time pass rate, and here's the real concern: 44.1% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects during their MOT history, which is well above acceptable levels for a buyer considering one. Petrol versions fare slightly better at 76.3% versus diesel at 73.1%, though neither inspires confidence.
These Notes are running around 61,290 miles on average—quite reasonable for a 14-year-old car—but they're accumulating serious issues with an average of 4.28 failures per test and 18.9 advisories, suggesting wear is catching up fast. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically flags suspension, steering, and brake components, as these typically dominate the failure list on this generation.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.2 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2010 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.
- ⚠️ 44.1% 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 (78%) | 12,581 | 76.3% | 4.17 |
| Diesel (22%) | 3,575 | 73.1% | 4.69 |
| LPG (0%) | 3 | 78.7% | 3.67 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 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 2010 Nissan Note vehicles fall between 41,135 and 70,467 miles.
2010 Nissan Note — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 13,029 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 83% of the peak.
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 — 2010 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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50.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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46.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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43.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37.8%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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34.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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29.9%
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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29%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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