Nissan Note: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 14.1% of Nissan Note MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2006, 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 | 103,874 | 21.9% |
| 2009 | 99,771 | 17.6% |
| 2014 | 127,055 | 7.2% |
| 2015 | 84,434 | 4.7% |
| 2016 | 59,378 | 2.9% |
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.