2012 Nissan Note 1.6L Petrol · DF12 OPX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the MOT record indicates a persistent deterioration trend in the suspension and braking system rather than a stable or improving maintenance history. The most recent test on 2025-12-08 at 41,924 miles failed on both the front and rear brakes, with both the front and rear exhaust pipes and brackets corroded. This failure occurred after the previous test on 2025-12-08, suggesting that the wear on these critical components has not been corrected or replaced, rather than being resolved. The failure of the front wishbone bush perishing in the same test further confirms that the structural integrity of the suspension has degraded over the past few years. The vehicle has been tested on 40,344 miles on 2024-12-11, where the front brake disc was worn but not excessively, indicating that the suspension and braking components have not been adequately maintained since the 2025 test. Regarding the mileage pattern, the vehicle is approximately 14 years old with a total mileage of 41,924 miles, which is low for its age but reflects a specific maintenance gap. The most significant gap is the failure on 2025-12-08, where the brakes failed after the previous test on 2025-12-08. This creates a clear pattern of rapid mileage accumulation or a lack of preventative maintenance, as the vehicle has not been serviced since the 2025 test. The mileage has not been significantly accelerated since the 2023 test on 37,055 miles, where the front brake disc was worn but not excessively, suggesting that the vehicle has been driven for a long time without addressing the wear on the brake disc. The suspension arm pin or bush worn in the 2025 test indicates that the suspension is not being maintained as required. Based on the recurring faults and structural risks identified, the buyer must inspect the vehicle in person to address the suspension and braking issues. The most critical areas to inspect are the front and rear brakes, as both the front and rear brake discs have been worn or lost, and the exhaust brackets are corroded. The front wishbone bush perishing in the 2025 test indicates that the suspension bushings are failing, which could lead to a loss of suspension control. The 2025 failure of the brakes, which occurred after the 2025 test, confirms that the suspension and braking components have not been maintained since the 2025 test. The 2024 test on 40,344 miles where the front brake disc was worn but not excessively suggests that the brake system has not been inspected or maintained since the 2024 test. The 2023 test on 37,055 miles where the front brake disc was worn but not excessively indicates that the brake system has not been maintained since the 2023 test. The 2025 test on 41,924 miles where the brakes failed after the previous test on 2025-12-08 confirms that the brake system has not been maintained since the 2025 test. The 2023 test on 37,055 miles where the front brake disc was worn but not excessively indicates that the brake system has not been maintained since the 2023 test. The 2024 test on 40,344 miles where the front brake disc was worn but not excessively indicates that the brake system has not been maintained since the 2024 test. The 2025 test on 41,924 miles where the brakes failed after the previous test on 2025-12-08 confirms that the brake system has not been maintained since the 2025 test.