2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Nissan Note MOT pass rate and common faults

21,729 MOT tests in 2024. 74.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time74.2%
Failed or needed repairs25.8%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 21,729 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    563 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    288 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension11.3%
  2. Lights & electrics11.1%
  3. Tyres5.7%
  4. Brakes5.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Nissan Note?

In 2024, 74.2% of 2014 Nissan Note cars passed their MOT first time, across 21,729 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Nissan Note?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Nissan Note reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).