2009 Nissan Note 1.6L Petrol · LO09 MWF

A clean and consistent MOT record across five consecutive tests establishes this 2009 Nissan Note as a mechanically sound example for its age, with the most recent assessment on 20 November 2025 returning a pass and no defects recorded. The pattern of straight passes from 2021 through 2025, each free of advisories, advisories relating to wear items, or structural concerns, indicates that the vehicle has not flagged any recurring issues in braking, suspension, exhaust, lighting, or corrosion categories over the five-year testing window visible in the DVSA history. The absence of recorded advisories is particularly noteworthy on a vehicle of this vintage, where one might typically expect some mention of minor corrosion to underbody components, slight brake wear, or ageing exhaust fittings by the time the car reaches its mid-teens. From an official test standpoint, this is a commendably unblemished record. At 49,631 recorded miles over approximately seventeen years, this Nissan Note averages around 2,900 miles annually, which is considerably below the typical mileage band for a car of its age and suggests either genuinely light usage or extended periods of inactivity. Such a low annual accumulation reduces the mechanical wear burden on major drivetrain components, clutch, and engine internals, but it also raises the possibility of longer standing periods where rubber seals, gaskets, and fluid systems may have aged without regular circulation. The five-year MOT cycle shows consistent annual testing without any recorded lapse in roadworthiness, which is reassuring, though it does not in itself confirm how regularly the vehicle was actually driven between tests. Any prospective buyer should query whether the car has covered substantially more miles than indicated, given that low recorded figures on older vehicles warrant verification through service documentation and MOT mileage consistency checks. Given the absence of flagged components in the test history, the buyer inspection should focus on the general age-related vulnerabilities typical of a Nissan Note of this generation, particularly the rear suspension beam, wheel bearings, and rear brake components which are known wear points on this model. During a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the rear axle over uneven surfaces, as the Note's torsion beam rear suspension can develop play in the bushings or knocking from worn shock absorbers with age. Pay close attention to any pulling under braking or vibration through the steering wheel, which could indicate binding front calipers or warped brake discs, both common issues on lightly used cars where corrosion can form on disc surfaces through infrequent use. Also check for uneven tyre wear across both axles, as misalignment or worn suspension linkages may not yet have triggered an MOT failure but can affect handling and tyre longevity. A thorough physical inspection should also include a close examination of the underbody for corrosion, particularly around the rear axle mounting points, subframe, and brake pipe runs, since the MOT history cannot reveal corrosion that has not yet reached the threshold for advisory recording. Inspect the engine bay for signs of oil seepage from the cam cover gasket and around the oil filter housing, as these are typical on higher mileage Notes but can also present on low-use examples where seals have hardened. Verify that all electrical systems function correctly, including the central locking, power windows, and air conditioning, as these are common failure points on the Note and would not necessarily be captured in MOT data. Finally, confirm that the cooling system has been regularly maintained, as a seventeen-year-old vehicle with low mileage should still have documentation demonstrating periodic coolant and brake fluid changes to ensure ongoing reliability.