Nissan Note: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 12.6% of Nissan Note MOT tests — 122,176 tests out of 972,739. It shows up most on 2006 and 2009 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 63,582 | 16.9% |
| 2007 | 83,726 | 16.6% |
| 2008 | 103,883 | 15.7% |
| 2009 | 99,771 | 16.7% |
| 2010 | 94,281 | 16.6% |
| 2011 | 78,662 | 16.6% |
| 2012 | 75,433 | 16.1% |
| 2013 | 73,265 | 13.0% |
| 2014 | 127,056 | 6.3% |
| 2015 | 84,435 | 4.1% |
| 2016 | 59,380 | 3.1% |
| 2017 | 28,865 | 2.8% |
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.