2016 Nissan Note 1.2L Petrol · DA16 HOJ

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT following a pass on 19 February 2026 at 60,027 miles. The maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive component replacement. While the most recent test recorded no defects, the vehicle failed just one day prior on 18 February 2026 due to excessively worn nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes and defective windscreen wiper blades. This indicates that the suspension issues flagged as a minor advisory in the February 2025 test at 59,495 miles were left unaddressed until they reached a failure threshold. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical low-to-mid usage profile for a ten-year-old vehicle. The car has covered 60,027 miles over its lifespan, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. The distance between tests remains steady, with the 2024, 2025, and 2026 inspections occurring roughly twelve months apart. The jump from 59,128 miles in February 2024 to 60,027 miles in February 2026 shows no signs of rapid mileage spikes or long periods of inactivity, suggesting regular, predictable road use. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension assembly. Although the worn bushes were rectified to pass the February 2026 test, the history of deterioration from 2025 to 2026 suggests the front wishbones are a recurring weak point. Check for any residual play in the suspension components and inspect the shock absorbers. The vehicle failed on 28 February 2024 due to a serious fluid leak from the nearside rear shock absorber, so verifying that all damping units are dry and free of oil residue is a necessary precaution. The record also shows a history of tyre wear, specifically an offside rear tyre nearing the legal limit in February 2025. While the most recent MOT was clean, the tendency for components like wiper blades and tyres to reach failure or advisory status suggests the previous owner focused on minimum legal compliance. Inspect the current tread depth and condition of all four tyres and ensure the windscreen wipers provide clear visibility, as these consumables have previously been flagged as defective.