2013 NISSAN NOTE1.2L PETROL

The 2013 Nissan Note passed its most recent MOT on 19 March 2026 at 79,770 miles, but only after a same-day failure for several faults. The maintenance trend is worsening. In that March 2026 test the vehicle failed on an inoperative engine malfunction indicator lamp, an illegible rear number plate, excessively worn offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, and a nearside front tyre below the 1.6 mm legal limit, while the tester also flagged a split offside front lower arm front bush as a pass-side advisory. These faults show basic consumables and key steering components were neglected into the test rather than addressed early. The recorded mileage sits at 79,770 against a 13-year life, an average of roughly 6,136 miles per year. The records show 65,596 miles on 7 March 2024, 65,598 and 72,109 miles on 14 March 2025, then 79,770 on 19 March 2026. Annual use held near 6,500 to 7,600 miles with no standing gaps or sudden accumulation, a typical light-use pattern for the age. Prior to the 2026 failure the 2024 and 2025 tests passed clean or with isolated defects, so the deterioration is concentrated in the last cycle. A buyer should inspect the front suspension closely. The offside lower arm bush split recurred as both a March 2024-style wear item and a March 2026 advisory, and the anti-roll bar ball joint wore excessively by 2026, pointing to aged rubber and joint fatigue. Check both front tyres for tread and the rear plate legibility. The March 2024 failure for front brake pads under 1.5 mm and corroded inner disc surfaces means the front braking hardware may need discs and pads again if not renewed since. The engine management lamp failure suggests an unresolved emissions or sensor fault that the seller cleared for the pass. Verify the MIL stays out under running and scan for stored codes. Given the mirror damage noted in 2024 and the bush and ball joint wear, previous owners deferred minor body and suspension upkeep. Treat the car as structurally sound per the record but mechanically behind on steering joints and consumables.