2012 Nissan Note 1.5L Diesel · DA62 VNB

The 2012 Nissan Note has a current roadworthiness rating of Pass, but the maintenance trend is improving rather than worsening. The most recent test on 2025-10-07 at 57,358 miles was passed, indicating that the vehicle's mechanical condition has stabilized since the 2024-10-16 failure at 54,130 miles. While the 2024-10-16 failure on the windscreen wiper and suspension arm pin suggests a need for inspection, the subsequent 2023-10-26 test at 49,306 miles passed, demonstrating that the vehicle is capable of sustained use. The lack of a 2023-10-26 failure and the subsequent 2022-10-24 test at 43,229 miles confirms that the vehicle has not experienced a catastrophic breakdown since the 2024-10-16 incident. The mileage pattern is characterized by a significant gap between the 2024-10-16 test at 54,130 miles and the 2023-10-26 test at 49,306 miles. This 4,824-mile interval suggests that the owner may have been absent for a substantial period, potentially leading to a lack of regular servicing or a lack of attention to specific components like the suspension. The 2023-10-26 test passed at 49,306 miles, which is well within the legal limit for this vehicle class, indicating that the drivetrain and suspension systems have not failed under current operating conditions. The 2022-10-24 test at 43,229 miles further reinforces that the vehicle's mechanical integrity remains sound, with only minor consumable wear on the child seat and registration plate. Given the lack of failures since the 2024-10-16 incident, the vehicle is currently in a stable state for use. However, the history reveals several recurring faults that must be addressed before purchase. The 2025-10-07 test flagged a corroded coil spring on the offside rear and a slight play on the nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint, which could lead to premature failure. The 2024-10-16 test also flagged excessive wear on the lower arm rear bush and an excessively worn suspension arm pin, which may affect ride quality and safety. While the 2023-10-26 test passed, the 2022-10-24 test noted a child seat fitted that prevents full inspection of the adult belt, suggesting that the driver may not be aware of the structural integrity of the child seat. Therefore, the buyer must inspect the vehicle personally to check the condition of the coil springs, ball joints, and suspension components, as well as the condition of the child seat and belt, to ensure the vehicle meets current safety standards.