2015 Nissan Note 1.2L Petrol · DU65 VLO

The most recent test on 1 July 2025 returned a pass at 48,064 miles with no defects or advisories recorded, following a failure at the same mileage the previous day. That failure-to-pass sequence suggests a minor rectification item, likely a bulb or wiper blade, rather than a significant mechanical fault. Across the five recorded tests the maintenance trend remains stable; every pass since July 2022 has been clean, indicating consistent basic upkeep and no escalating wear pattern on structural or safety-critical systems. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 4,500 miles per year, low for an eleven-year-old Nissan Note. The odometer climbed from 32,159 miles in July 2022 to 38,036 miles in August 2023, then to 43,490 miles in July 2024, and finally to 48,064 miles last summer. This steady, modest progression points to regular short-journey use rather than long periods laid up, though the current MOT expired on 1 July 2026, leaving the vehicle untested for nearly a month. A buyer should focus inspection on age-related degradation that low mileage often masks. Rubber components — brake hoses, suspension bushes, and coolant hoses — degrade by time as much as distance and the clean record offers no visibility on their condition. Brake calipers and handbrake mechanisms frequently seize on cars covering under 5,000 miles annually; verify free movement and even pad wear. Underside corrosion warrants close scrutiny on a 2015 model, particularly brake pipe runs, fuel lines, and the rear axle mounting points. Finally, confirm the timing chain service history; the 1.2-litre engine is sensitive to oil change intervals and a quiet chain does not guarantee tensioner health.