Nissan Note
Registered from 2005 to 2017.
About this model
The Nissan Note is a supermini/subcompact hatchback or a mini MPV manufactured and marketed globally by Nissan. Introduced in 2004, the first-generation Note was primarily marketed in Japan and Europe, and was produced in Japan and the United Kingdom. The second-generation model was sold in other regions, including North America where it was manufactured in Mexico and marketed as the Versa Note, and Thailand, where it serves as one of the B-segment hatchback offered by the brand alongside the smaller March/Micra under the Eco Car tax scheme.
From the Wikipedia article Nissan Note, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2014 1.2 petrol. 2,565 of 19,959 tests failed, 13%.
Better than 75% of 2014 cars. The typical one fails 17%, across 870 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 40% | 1,020 |
| Tyres and wheels | 31% | 790 |
| Lights and electrics | 22% | 560 |
| Brakes | 19% | 492 |
| Visibility | 13% | 344 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 13% | 326 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 40% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Tyres and wheels — 31% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Brakes — 19% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Exhaust and emissions — 13% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 22% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Visibility — 13% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 140–160k miles this one fails 27% of its inspections, against the 23% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 6% | 7% | 928 | |
| 20–40k miles | 9% | 11% | 5,319 | |
| 40–60k miles | 12% | 15% | 6,762 | |
| 60–80k miles | 16% | 19% | 4,429 | |
| 80–100k miles | 19% | 21% | 1,784 | |
| 100–120k miles | 22% | 23% | 543 | |
| 120–140k miles | 24% | 23% | 144 | |
| 140–160k miles | 27% | 23% | 33 |
19,942 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1.2 petrol · 79 hp · 1124 kg · 2600 mm wheelbase · 4.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1.2 petrol · 82 hp · 1104 kg · 2600 mm wheelbase · 4.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 1.2 petrol · 88 hp · 1138 kg · 2596 mm wheelbase · 4.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 1.2 petrol · 87 hp · 1137 kg · 2600 mm wheelbase · 4.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 1.4 petrol · 87 hp · 1186 kg · 2600 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 1.4 petrol · 87 hp · 1197 kg · 2600 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 1.4 petrol · 87 hp · 1204 kg · 2472 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 1.4 petrol · 1193 kg · 2554 mm wheelbase · 5.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/0110/16
As a result of a design change to the engine ignition coils fitted, the internal electrical components of the coil may short circuit resulting in an engine misfire. In the worst case, this short circuit may cause a fuse inside the Power Distribution Module (IPDM) to fail, stopping power to the ignition relay. This may cause the engine to stall.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0850/15
The push engine start switch may remain in the pressed position and not return after switching the engine on. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition, the emergency engine stop function may operate and cause the engine to stop unexpectedly.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0872/15
There is a possibility that the lower pinion needle bearing may have been omitted from the steering system during manufacture. If this is the case, the upper bearing would be overloaded and, if left in this condition, the pinion may disengage causing loss of steering control.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1033/17
In the event of deployment of the passenger airbag, the inflator could rupture causing metal fragments to be produced which could cause injury to the occupants of the vehicle.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1609/16
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Actuator Control Unit may be contaminated and the particle can migrate and become trapped in a valve. As a result, the ABS may not operate correctly and the wheels might lock in unexpected situations.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1759/15
In the event of deployment of the driver’s airbag, the internal pressure of the inflator may increase abnormally and, in extreme cases, cause the driver’s airbag inflator casing to rupture.
Recall of the product from end users