2015 Nissan Pulsar 1.2L Petrol · LP64 ODB

The most recent MOT on 2025-09-15 recorded a failure due to the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint being excessively worn. This defect, classified under 5.3.4 (a) (i), indicates a critical safety risk as it could compromise steering control or lead to sudden failure. No other defects were noted in this test, and the vehicle had previously passed MOTs in 2024 and 2023 with no recorded issues. The 2022 MOT revealed minor brake pad wear on both front and rear wheels, but these were not classified as failures and may have been addressed prior to the 2025 test. The absence of recurring defects in the 2024 and 2023 MOTs suggests the vehicle’s condition was stable in those periods. However, the 2025 suspension joint failure introduces a new, significant concern that requires immediate inspection. The vehicle’s mileage of 103,776 miles over 11 years equates to roughly 9,434 miles per year, which is typical for its age. This suggests no extreme wear from high usage, but the suspension defect indicates potential neglect or unexpected stress on components. Lower mileage could imply periods of inactivity, but this is not confirmed here. The primary risk lies in the suspension joint, which may have worsened since the 2022 MOT.