2012 Nissan Note 1.2L Petrol · HD62 PLX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding the front suspension components. While it passed the most recent test in May 2026 at 76,653 miles, the tester identified severely deteriorated ball joint dust covers on both the nearside and offside front arms. This represents a progression from the May 2025 test at 69,590 miles, where a worn suspension arm pin or bush was already flagged, indicating that the rubber components are now nearing mechanical failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,475 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage data between May 2024 and May 2025, where the car covered over 30,000 miles in a single year. This follows a much less active period where only 2,200 miles were recorded in the preceding twelve-month span. Such a sudden spike in mileage can lead to accelerated degradation of aged rubber parts and seals, which aligns with the current state of the front-end assembly. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the ball joints have not developed excessive play due to the perished boots. The deteriorated boots allow moisture and grit to enter the joints, which will lead to premature component failure. Additionally, the recurring note regarding a nearside rear child seat preventing a full inspection of the adult seat belt in two consecutive years needs to be verified in person to ensure the mechanism is functional and free of fraying or obstruction.