Nissan Note VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Nissan Note to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

01

Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Nissan Note

Got a VIN for the model Nissan Note? Type in all 17 characters and the free decoder returns the manufacturer, model year and country where the car was built. Our data for the model Nissan Note covers the years 2005 - 2021, with versions in our data: 7. Body styles: Hatchback; power: 140 hp. The VIN reveals the manufacturer, the model year and the country where the car was built. If the maker codes it, the 11th character also points to the assembly plant.

Keep in mind that a decoded VIN says nothing about a vehicle's past: no accidents, no mileage, no theft flags and no owner list are stored in it. Before you buy a car Nissan Note, make sure the VIN on the vehicle is identical to the one in the registration document and in the sales contract.

Nissan Note versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Nissan Note I (E11)2005 - 2009Hatchback68 - 110 hp
Nissan Note I (E11, facelift 2010)2010 - 2012Hatchback88 - 110 hp
Nissan Note II (E12)2012 - 2017Hatchback80 - 98 hp
Nissan Note II (E12, facelift 2017)2017 - 2020Hatchback79 - 140 hp
Nissan Note III (E13)2020Hatchback-
Nissan Note III (E13) Aura2021Hatchback82 hp
Nissan Note III (E13) Autech Crossover2021-82 hp

Model year characters for the Nissan Note

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Nissan Note, with model years 2005 - 2021 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K
  • 2020L
  • 2021M

What the VIN reveals about a Nissan Note

  • The manufacturer and brand (Nissan)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Nissan Note

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Nissan Note VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Nissan Note built?

Our data lists model years 2005 - 2021 across 7 versions of the Nissan Note. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Nissan Note?

It is the 10th character. For the Nissan Note the characters to expect are 5 (2005), 6 (2006), 7 (2007), 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017), J (2018), K (2019), L (2020), M (2021).

How many versions of the Nissan Note are in your data?

7 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 140 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where do I look for the VIN if I want to decode the car Nissan Note?

Use the number from the dashboard under the windshield or from the driver door frame, and check it against the registration document before entering all 17 characters in the decoder.

What information about the model Nissan Note is not included in the free decoding?

Accidents, mileage, theft and owners. The free result is limited to what the VIN itself carries, which is the manufacturer, model year, country and, where coded, the plant.

Is decoding the VIN of the model Nissan Note free?

Yes. Decoding is free and you do not need to register. Enter the 17 characters and the result appears right away.