Nissan Note: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Of the 972,739 Nissan Note MOT tests in this dataset, 14.1% recorded at least one lighting & signalling failure. It shows up most on 2006 and 2007 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 63,582 | 24.7% |
| 2007 | 83,726 | 23.5% |
| 2008 | 103,883 | 21.9% |
| 2009 | 99,771 | 17.6% |
| 2010 | 94,281 | 16.5% |
| 2011 | 78,662 | 14.9% |
| 2012 | 75,433 | 13.2% |
| 2013 | 73,265 | 11.4% |
| 2014 | 127,056 | 7.2% |
| 2015 | 84,435 | 4.7% |
| 2016 | 59,380 | 2.9% |
| 2017 | 28,865 | 2.7% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.