2010 Nissan Note 1.6L Petrol · LL10 UDZ

A clean and uninterrupted DVSA record across the most recent tests positions this 2010 Nissan Note as a mechanically consistent small MPV, with no advisories, failures, or component defects recorded at any of the documented examinations. The most recent assessment on 18 March 2026 produced a clean pass with no defects recorded, although a contemporaneous failure entry on the same date appears to be an administrative duplicate given the matching inspection date and absence of defect data. Prior testing on 26 March 2025 and 8 April 2024 similarly returned clean passes with no advisories. There is simply no recorded evidence of corrosion, suspension wear, brake deterioration, lighting failures, or exhaust issues within the documented history, which suggests a vehicle that has either been exceptionally well-maintained or has simply seen minimal wear during its documented life. With 76,002 miles spread across sixteen years, this Note has averaged roughly 4,750 miles per year, a notably low accumulation rate that points to predominantly light-duty use such as short urban errands, local errands, or periods of extended standing. Mechanically, this kind of profile tends to preserve major drivetrain components and brake friction material while elevating the risk of age-related degradation in items that suffer from inactivity rather than mileage accumulation. Rubber suspension bushes, driveshaft gaiters, coolant hoses, and door or boot seals can harden, crack, or perish through low use and exposure rather than wear, while occasional short journeys may prevent the engine and exhaust system from reaching full operating temperature regularly enough to expel internal condensation and oil vapour. There are no notable testing gaps in the record, but the sparse testing history overall, with only three documented examinations, limits how much longitudinal wear data can be interpreted. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any flagged components means there is no specific defect history to chase down, but the low-mileage usage profile warrants targeted inspection of age-susceptible items. On a test drive, pay close attention to any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly as the Nissan Note is known for wear in the front strut top mounts, anti-roll bar bushes, and lower control arm bushes, none of which would necessarily show up without specific inspection. Listen for any rubbing or graunching from the rear drum or disc brakes, which can bind after long periods of light use, and feel for pulling, vibration, or uneven retardation under braking. Cold-start behaviour should be observed for excessive smoke from the exhaust, hesitation, or rough idle, as the 1.4 and 1.6 petrol units fitted to this generation can suffer from oil consumption and ignition coil degradation with age rather than mileage. A thorough pre-purchase inspection should also include a careful examination underneath the vehicle on a ramp, particularly around the rear wheel arches, sills, subframe mounting points, and the front crossmember, as corrosion in these areas is a known weakness for Nissan vehicles of this era even when MOT advisories have not been triggered. Check all fluid levels and condition, paying particular attention to coolant colour and oil consistency, and inspect the timing chain operation on cold start for any rattle, as the HR15 and HR16 engines can develop timing chain stretch with age. Confirm that all electrical systems function correctly, including the electric power steering, central locking, climate control, and any fitted audio or infotainment units, as electrical gremlins in older Nissan Notes can be common. Finally, verify the service history thoroughly, because while the MOT record is clean, consistent oil and filter changes are critical for an engine that may have spent significant periods running only on short trips, where fuel dilution and condensation accumulation in the oil can accelerate internal wear if intervals have been extended beyond manufacturer recommendations.