Nissan Note

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 14 model years from 256,473 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

81%

Total Tests

256,473

Highest Pass Rate

2016 (89%)

Years Covered

About the Nissan Note

The Nissan Note was MOT tested 256,473 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 14 model years (2006 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 81%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2016 model has the highest pass rate at 89% from 16,078 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 70%. With a 19 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Nissan Notes pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 11 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 105,489 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 39,991 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1500cc)

£1,401

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,856

Per month£155/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.88p petrol and 199.52p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 5 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2019 details

How reliable is the Nissan Note?

vs average of all models-1% (82% avg)

vs Nissan brand average+0% (81% avg)

Best to worst year spread19 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Nissan Note by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2019	98%	43	39,991 mi
2018	98%	62	40,813 mi
2017	89%	7,657	42,760 mi
2016	89%	16,078	45,984 mi
2015	86%	22,450	55,402 mi
2014	83%	34,283	63,474 mi
2013	79%	20,222	70,202 mi
2012	76%	20,521	76,223 mi
2011	75%	20,258	83,533 mi
2010	74%	24,367	89,800 mi
2009	73%	26,137	93,247 mi
2008	72%	27,120	98,188 mi
2007	72%	21,313	101,557 mi
2006	70%	15,962	105,489 mi

Questions about the Nissan Note

Is the Nissan Note reliable?

Across its 14 model years in our data (2006 to 2019), the Nissan Note averages an 81% MOT pass rate, from 256,473 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 1 point below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2016 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 89%.

Which year Nissan Note has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2016 Nissan Note has the highest MOT pass rate at 89%, while the 2006 model has the lowest at 70%, a 19 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.