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Nissan Note

Beige · Petrol · 2009 · 1,386 cc

L18 MAXMOT history

L18 MAX is a beige petrol Nissan Note first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 80,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

L18 MAX beige Nissan Note – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
80,942 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 MAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Note
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,386 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 MAX was last recorded at 80,942 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 1,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,911 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,031 miles
Average per year
4,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,942 miles
  • 2025 – 79,911 miles
  • 2024 – 78,416 miles
  • 2023 – 77,152 miles
  • 2022 – 76,168 miles
  • 2021 – 74,904 miles
  • 2020 – 74,440 miles
  • 2019 – 73,239 miles
  • 2018 – 67,615 miles
  • 2017 – 59,756 miles
  • 2016 – 51,804 miles
  • 2015 – 43,411 miles
  • 2014 – 35,392 miles
  • 2013 – 27,085 miles
  • 2012 – 18,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,942 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS/OS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,942 miles (+1,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    80,942 miles
    Test number
    149703387116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass79,911 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    79,911 miles
    Test number
    847388366418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail79,909 miles (+1,493)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,909 miles
    Test number
    549662170660
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,416 miles (+1,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    78,416 miles
    Test number
    635453584452
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,152 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,152 miles
    Test number
    440698286487
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail77,149 miles (+981)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,149 miles
    Test number
    135375053343
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,168 miles (+1,264)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,168 miles
    Test number
    566571169240
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,904 miles (+464)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,904 miles
    Test number
    965780482081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass74,440 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,440 miles
    Test number
    694794300299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump heavily corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail74,438 miles (+1,199)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,438 miles
    Test number
    265494486752
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump heavily corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass73,239 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,239 miles
    Test number
    470322541602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail73,239 miles (+5,624)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,239 miles
    Test number
    542153767507
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass67,615 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,615 miles
    Test number
    654794674060
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine sump corroded

  14. Fail67,615 miles (+7,859)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,615 miles
    Test number
    639434015993
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine sump corroded

  15. Pass59,756 miles (+170)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,756 miles
    Test number
    682391808953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre 3mm tread depth

  16. Fail59,586 miles (+7,782)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,586 miles
    Test number
    507564652183
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre 3mm tread depth

  17. Pass51,804 miles (+8,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,804 miles
    Test number
    275915252718
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades split
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working

  18. Pass43,411 miles (+8,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,411 miles
    Test number
    157123425037
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades split

  19. Pass35,392 miles (+8,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,392 miles
    Test number
    466717084203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass27,085 miles (+9,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    27,085 miles
    Test number
    715255993279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass18,045 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    18,045 miles
    Test number
    787560612369
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing windscreen

Questions about L18 MAX

Does L18 MAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 MAX is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 MAX?
The MOT on L18 MAX is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 MAX done?
L18 MAX was recorded at 80,942 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 4,512 miles a year.
Has L18 MAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 MAX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 MAX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L18 MAX find?
L18 MAX passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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