2006 Nissan Note 1.6L Petrol · AX06 CXE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding suspension-related components. While it passed its latest test on 24 June 2025 at 51,261 miles, this followed a failure due to multiple lighting defects, a non-functional stop lamp, and ineffective windscreen wipers. The persistence of worn front lower suspension arm bushes and corrosion on the MacPherson struts suggests that the chassis is beginning to show signs of age despite the low mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 20-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,563 miles per year. Between May 2022 at 42,511 miles and June 2025 at 51,261 miles, the car covered only 8,750 miles over three years. This low usage typically reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, but it often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and the accumulation of surface corrosion, which is evident in the recorded faults. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension. The record consistently flags worn inner bushes on the lower suspension arms from 2023 through to 2025, indicating the rubber may have perished from age. Furthermore, the tester noted corrosion on both front Macpherson struts in the most recent test. While these were not classified as seriously weakened, the rust requires close monitoring to ensure it does not progress into structural thinning that compromises vehicle integrity. The history also shows a pattern of neglected minor items, with headlamp lens deterioration and alignment issues appearing across several years. The 2025 failure for incorrect beam aim and wiper failure suggests that basic maintenance checks were overlooked until the test. Any purchaser should verify that all previous failure points were properly rectified and check that the surface corrosion on the rear arms has not advanced beyond the surface level.