2015 Nissan Note 1.2L Petrol · DR60 POP

A pattern of chronic brake-related advisories defines the MOT history of this 2015 Nissan Note, with brake pipe corrosion and front disc wear flagged at three consecutive tests between 2022 and 2025. The most recent examination on 4 November 2025 recorded a pass alongside a major defect failure for an excessively binding offside front service brake, indicating a caliper or slider mechanism issue that warrants immediate attention. Advisories at the same test also noted greasy or covered front brake pipes on both sides, nearside and offside front tyres worn close to the legal limit on the edges, and corrosion of the front subframe not yet considered seriously weakened. Earlier tests in 2023 and 2021 produced pass with rectification required failures for a non-functioning position lamp and basic lighting and washer faults respectively, while the 2023 pass was issued with no recorded advisories at all. The trend across the recorded tests is therefore one of recurring front brake deterioration rather than isolated wear. With 44,883 miles recorded across approximately eleven years, this Nissan Note has covered around 4,080 miles annually, which is notably low for its age. There are no substantial gaps in the testing history that would suggest prolonged storage off the road, and the relatively even cadence of annual MOT submissions from 2021 through 2025 implies consistent, if modest, use. Lower annual mileage typically reduces wear on major drivetrain components but does not eliminate the effects of age on brake hydraulic systems, rubber suspension bushes, brake lines, and underbody metalwork, all of which degrade through time and environmental exposure as much as through mileage accumulation. The recurring brake pipe corrosion advisories recorded in 2024 and 2025 fit this age-related deterioration profile rather than pointing to high-mileage wear. Given the chronic brake pipe corrosion advisories across both sides of the front circuit, particular attention should be paid to any spongy feel or excessive travel in the brake pedal, which would indicate compromised pipe integrity or air ingress. The binding offside front service brake flagged as a major failure in November 2025 means the nearside and offside brake response should be checked independently during a test drive; a pulling sensation to one side under steady braking, any grinding or rubbing noise from the front wheels after release, or uneven pad wear on a physical inspection would suggest the caliper fault has either persisted or returned. The pitted and scored front brake discs noted in 2022 and 2024 should also be evaluated, as continued use with corroded discs can transmit judder through the steering wheel under heavier braking. The front subframe corrosion advisory, although not deemed serious at the last test, is a component that can progress over a single winter on a vehicle of this age, particularly given the brake pipe corrosion pattern indicating exposure to moisture and road salts. A close visual inspection from underneath the vehicle is worthwhile, ideally with the wheels turned to expose the inner arches, looking for any flaking or section loss around the subframe mounting points and suspension arms. The tyres worn on both front edges raise a further point worth checking, as edge wear typically indicates a tracking or alignment issue rather than simple age, and uneven steering pull or off-centre trim on the test drive would corroborate this. Finally, the headlamp aim failures recorded in 2021, with one side too low and the other too high, point to potential adjustment mechanism wear or damaged mounting hardware, which is worth verifying visually before purchase.