2008 Nissan Note 1.6L Petrol · FE08 ARO

The most recent MOT, conducted on 29 April 2025 at 117,346 miles, returned a clean pass with no defects or advisories. That result follows the same pattern as the two preceding annual tests: each year produced a pass, with the vehicle initially failing on the same day and then passing without any recorded defect. The maintenance trend is stable rather than worsening, and the recorded history shows no recurring mechanical or structural issues whatsoever. One critical caveat for the buyer is the expiry date; that April 2025 certificate lapsed on 28 April 2026, so the car currently has no valid MOT. The mileage pattern is consistent with a car used regularly but not excessively. Between the March 2023 test at 98,736 miles and the March 2024 test at 109,230 miles, the car covered roughly 10,500 miles in a year. The following year to April 2025 added about 8,100 miles, bringing the total to 117,346. Over its 18-year life, that averages near 6,500 miles per year, typical for a petrol hatchback of this age. The recent slightly higher annual mileage suggests steady motorway or A-road use rather than occasional short hops, which is generally beneficial for exhaust systems and engine health. Since the DVSA record contains no advisory items across any of the tests, there are no specific recurring faults to chase. That said, a clean MOT history of this nature does not guarantee the condition of consumables or age-related corrosion. With 117,000 miles on a 2008 Nissan Note, the buyer should physically inspect the front and rear coil springs for cracks, the suspension bushes and anti-roll bar drop links for wear, and check that the brake discs are not lipped or excessively scored. Binding calipers are worth a quick road test too, as are the sills, floor pans, and rear suspension mounting points for surface rust that has not yet breached an MOT fail threshold. The absence of history of defects implies the previous owner maintained the car adequately, but a fresh pre-purchase inspection by your own garage would confirm whether that clean record reflects genuine present-day condition or simply careful presentation before each test.