2009 Nissan Note 1.6L Petrol · GY59 GUE

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a trend of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 65,118 miles, this followed a significant failure just eight days prior at 65,091 miles. The failure record reveals critical safety defects, including dangerously worn brake pads, exposed tyre cords, and structural failure on both rear tyres. This suggests the vehicle is only serviced when faults reach the point of legal failure or immediate danger. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 65,118 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,830 miles per year. However, this low usage appears to correlate with age-related degradation of rubber components. The history shows recurring advisories for perishing and cracking tyres between 2023 and 2024, which eventually culminated in structural failures by 2025. The gap of nearly 10,000 miles between May 2024 and October 2025 indicates periods of sitting, leading to material rot despite the low distance travelled. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the offside front suspension arm bush, which was flagged as worn in the October 2025 test. The previous failure of the nearside front drive shaft CV boot in 2023 also requires a check to ensure no grease leakage has occurred and the joint has not suffered damage from dirt ingress. Given the history of headlamp misalignment and discoloured indicators, the electrical housing and lighting mounts should be verified for secure fitment to ensure they are not masked by temporary repairs.