2012 Nissan Note 1.4L Petrol · GY12 VMG

The 2012 Nissan Note presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 22 May 2025 at 73,545 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. A failed entry on the same date at 73,544 miles shows no listed defects, indicating an administrative or pre-check rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Across the four prior annual tests from May 2022 to May 2024, the vehicle passed each time with no advisories, confirming a clean and consistent history. The recorded mileage of 73,545 against a 14-year lifespan equates to roughly 5,253 miles per year, which is low for the age. The DVSA data shows 45,511 miles in May 2022, rising to 50,819 by May 2023, 60,301 by May 2024, and 73,545 by May 2025. This reflects steady annual use near 10,000 miles in the last year rather than long standing, with no abrupt jumps or dormant gaps. The sparse, clean record gives no evidence of deferred consumable replacement or ignored wear items. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and rubber component degradation risk. The MOT history flags no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, but Nissan Notes of this era are prone to underbody rust where road salt exposure occurs. Verify the May 2025 fail reason with the selling garage to rule out undocumented rectification work. Check tyre tread depth, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions at point of sale despite the absence of advisories. Low annual mileage can mask perished seals or flat-spotted tyres from storage. The clean test lineage suggests prior owners maintained basic upkeep, yet a pre-purchase mechanical appraisal remains prudent on a 14-year-old vehicle.