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2013 Nissan Note Acenta Auto MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Note Acenta Auto models manufactured in 2013, based on 316 real MOT test results.

81.0%
Pass Rate
19.0%
Fail Rate
316
Total Tests
15,655
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2013 Nissan Note Acenta Auto MOT Analysis

The 2013 Nissan Note Acenta Auto has an MOT pass rate of 81.0% based on 316 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 15,655 miles on the odometer. With a 19.0% failure rate, the 2013 Note Acenta Auto is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2013 Nissan Note Acenta Auto is Driver's View of the Road, responsible for 10.1% of failures. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment is the second most common issue at 8.5%. Brakes follows at 6.3%.

Top failures specific to 2013 models only. The overall Note Acenta Auto page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Driver's View Of The Road10.1%32
2Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment8.5%27
3Brakes6.3%20
4Tyres4.7%15
5Suspension1.6%5
6Registration Plates And Vin0.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 15,655 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Visibility6.47% per 10K miLamps & Electrical5.46% per 10K miBrakes4.04% per 10K miTyres3.03% per 10K miSuspension1.01% per 10K miRegistration Plates and VIN0.20% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Visibility6.4710.1%32
Lamps & Electrical5.468.5%27
Brakes4.046.3%20
Tyres3.034.7%15
Suspension1.011.6%5
Registration Plates and VIN0.200.3%1

Mileage Statistics

15,655
Mean
17,284
Median
8,292
25th Percentile
23,888
75th Percentile
12.14% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2013 Nissan Note Acenta Auto has an MOT pass rate of 81.0% based on 316 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 15,655 miles on the odometer. With a 19.0% failure rate, the 2013 Note Acenta Auto is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2013 Nissan Note Acenta Auto, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to driver's view of the road: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 15,655 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Driver's View of the Road — 10.1% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 10.1% of MOT failures on 2013 Nissan Note Acenta Auto models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 8.5% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 8.5% of MOT failures on 2013 Nissan Note Acenta Auto models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Brakes — 6.3% of failures

Brakes issues account for 6.3% of MOT failures on 2013 Nissan Note Acenta Auto models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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