Nissan Note: visibility MOT failures
Visibility was a recorded failure area in 4.5% of Nissan Note MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2006, 2007 cars.
Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair cost: £15–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Visibility failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 63,582 | 6.1% |
| 2007 | 83,726 | 5.7% |
| 2008 | 103,874 | 5.6% |
| 2009 | 99,771 | 5.1% |
| 2014 | 127,055 | 3.3% |
| 2015 | 84,434 | 3.4% |
| 2016 | 59,378 | 3.2% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.