2013 Nissan Note 1.6L Petrol · FN13 MWF

A clear pattern of front suspension and nearside tyre deterioration defines the mechanical history of this 2013 Nissan Note, with the most recent pass on 31 August 2026 carrying forward advisories for perished outer tread edges on both the nearside rear and offside front tyres, continuing a tyre condition theme that first appeared on the nearside front in 2024 and again on the nearside rear in 2023. The bigger underlying story is the front suspension, where worn inner rear wishbone bushes were flagged across the 2022 and 2025 tests on the nearside side, with the same component group showing a slight movement advisory on the offside during the 2025 cycle. The 2023 test also recorded a nearside rear coil spring corroded and a slightly worn swivel pin and bush on the nearside rear axle, alongside light external damage to the nearside front shock absorber casing. While every test has resulted in a pass and no component has yet tipped into a failure category, the recurrence of the same suspension items across consecutive advisories points to wear progression rather than a one-off observation, and the latest test confirms the pattern has neither resolved nor accelerated into outright failure. Recorded mileage stands at 67,711 miles over roughly thirteen years of service, which works out to an average of around 5,200 miles per year, a notably low accumulation for a vehicle of this age that points to light overall use rather than high-mileage motorway or commuter wear. There are no extended gaps in the annual testing record, suggesting the car has remained in regular use and on the road throughout, which reduces the likelihood of long-standing fluid degradation issues or seized components associated with prolonged lay-ups. Mechanically, this low annual mileage means the engine and drivetrain will not have suffered the kind of high-rev or long-distance wear that typically accelerates oil consumption or transmission fatigue, but the lower running hours also mean that rubber components, bushes, and brake discs will have aged through calendar exposure rather than through repeated thermal cycling. The fact that the advisories centre on rubber suspension bushes, a corroded coil spring, and perished tyre shoulders aligns well with this age-led rather than mileage-led deterioration profile, where ozone exposure and infrequent rotation can degrade tyres even when tread depth remains legal. For a prospective buyer, the front suspension should be the primary focus of any physical inspection and test drive, given the recurring advisories on the inner rear wishbone bushes across the 2022, 2023, and 2025 tests. With the engine off, rock each front wheel fore and aft at the nine and three o'clock position to feel for play or clonking from the lower wishbones, and listen for any knocking or creaking from the front end when traversing speed bumps or uneven tarmac, as worn inner bushes typically transmit impacts as a dull thud through the bulkhead. Pay particular attention to the nearside front shock absorber for any visible fluid seepage or heavy corrosion around the casing beyond the slight external damage already noted, and check the nearside rear coil spring for surface rust scaling that could be progressing toward structural weakness, listening for any rear-end clonking over undulating surfaces which could indicate the spring has fractured. The nearside rear axle swivel pin and bush assembly is also worth monitoring for any looseness when jacking the rear and manually moving the wheel, as this component sits close to the advisory threshold. On the road, evaluate the steering geometry carefully, as compromised front wishbone bushes can allow the camber to shift under braking or cornering, producing a faint pull to one side or uneven inside-edge tyre wear that may not yet be visible on the existing tyres. Test the brakes firmly from around 40 mph to feel for any judder through the pedal, which on a thirteen-year-old car with low mileage often points to disc corrosion rather than pad wear, and listen for any binding or scraping sounds from the nearside rear when releasing the brake pedal. Inspect all four tyres for shoulder cracking on both inner and outer edges, as the 2026 advisories specifically flagged perishing at the outer tread edge on the nearside rear and offside front, and consider that all four may soon require replacement regardless of remaining tread. Finally, check the spare wheel and undershield areas for evidence of standing water corrosion on the rear axle and spring platforms, and confirm that the exhaust mounting rubbers and underfloor panels are intact, as a low-mileage urban-used Note of this vintage commonly shows its age first through underbody corrosion rather than powertrain wear.