2010 Nissan Note 1.4L Petrol · KV10 HXK

The 2010 Nissan Note currently holds no valid MOT after failing its most recent test on 23 March 2026 at 126,177 miles. The maintenance trend is clearly worsening. What had been a pattern of minor advisories and low-severity passes has escalated into a failure combining electrical faults, a worn front suspension arm bush, a rough rear wheel brake bearing, and a leaking exhaust. The car cannot be driven legally until these defects are rectified, and the cluster of new mechanical issues suggests the vehicle has been left unattended for some time. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between the December 2022 pass at 103,490 miles and the December 2024 pass at 116,563 miles, the car covered roughly 13,000 miles in two years. That then accelerated sharply to 126,177 miles by March 2026, adding nearly 10,000 miles in just over a year. The annual average of around 7,900 miles is typical for the age, but the recent spike combined with a fresh MOT failure points to a period of harder use without corresponding upkeep. A buyer should treat the March 2026 failure list as a diagnostic roadmap. The Offside Front Lower Suspension arm bush was flagged as excessively worn, a step up from the "worn but not excessive" advisory noted in December 2024. That progression indicates the bush has deteriorated significantly in fifteen months and likely needs replacement alongside any associated arm or ball joint work. The rough Offside Rear wheel bearing is a new entry and warrants a lift check for play and noise, as neglected bearings can damage hubs and compromise braking stability. Front inner brake discs have appeared as worn or pitted in every test since 2022, suggesting a long-standing issue with disc condition or caliper drag that has never been fully addressed. Beyond the failure items, the recurring oil leak advisory first seen in December 2024 and carried into the 2026 test deserves attention. A minor leak can escalate, contaminating belts, hoses, or the exhaust system. The rear exhaust minor leak and the slight handbrake reserve travel are secondary but should be verified under the car, paying close attention to corrosion around the rear box and mounting points. Given the car's age and the suspension wear, a thorough underside inspection for rust, especially on subframes, sills, and brake lines, is essential before any purchase.