2010 Nissan Note 1.6L Petrol · EJ10 EXL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass in its most recent test in July 2025 at 130,438 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the mechanical failures from the previous year were addressed immediately. The transition from a failure in 2024 to a clean record indicates that the current owner is willing to rectify identified safety defects rather than allowing them to persist. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's 16-year age, averaging approximately 8,150 miles per year. This reflects typical annual usage for a small hatchback. Between July 2023 at 109,517 miles and July 2025 at 130,438 miles, the car covered just over 20,000 miles. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stationary neglect, which often leads to more rapid degradation of rubber components and internal fluid seals. A physical inspection should focus on the front suspension geometry, given the fractured offside front coil spring recorded in July 2024. While this was replaced, the buyer should check the remaining springs for signs of fatigue or corrosion and inspect the associated shock absorbers for oil leaks. The uneven wear noted on the offside rear tyre in 2024 also suggests a potential alignment issue or a worn trailing arm bush that should be verified to ensure it does not prematurely exhaust new rubber. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check of the underbody for structural corrosion is necessary, particularly along the sills and rear wheel arches. Although the MOT record does not flag structural weaknesses yet, the high mileage and age increase the likelihood of surface rust becoming deeper. Inspecting the brake system for binding calipers or excessive disc thinning across all wheels will ensure the vehicle remains in the mechanical condition suggested by the latest test results.