2013 Nissan Note 1.6L Petrol · LS13 YNU

The 2013 Nissan Note has demonstrated a stable roadworthiness trend over its MOT history, with the most recent test on 2024-10-09 at 65,885 miles resulting in a clean pass and no recorded defects. The two consecutive tests in 2023—one failure on 2023-08-31 and a subsequent pass on 2023-09-01—suggest a minor administrative or procedural oversight rather than a recurring mechanical issue, as no defects were logged. The vehicle’s compliance with emissions and structural checks in both 2024 and 2022 further supports its current condition, though the repeated failures in 2022 and 2023 warrant scrutiny of whether the same underlying issues were present but not formally documented. The recorded mileage of 65,885 miles over 13 years—approximately 5,068 miles annually—indicates unusually light usage for a vehicle of this age. The gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests (4,277 miles in 15 months) and the subsequent 12,475 miles covered in just over a year (2023-08-31 to 2024-10-09) suggests periods of both inactivity and accelerated driving. This pattern could imply storage without regular servicing or sudden increased usage, potentially accelerating wear on components like suspension bushes, brake pads, and tyres. The lack of advisories or defects in recent tests does not negate the need for a thorough inspection of high-wear items given this variable usage history. Given the vehicle’s history, a buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of the suspension system, particularly the condition of coil springs, bushes, and shock absorbers, as these are commonly overlooked in low-mileage vehicles but degrade over time regardless of usage. The repeated MOT failures in 2022 and 2023, despite no recorded defects, raise caution around brake system integrity—testers should verify for binding calipers, uneven wear on discs, or corrosion in the rear braking components. Additionally, the tyres should be examined for uneven tread wear or signs of age-related degradation, as the 2023 failures may have stemmed from compliance issues rather than mechanical failure. Structural corrosion, especially around wheel arches, sills, and the subframe, should also be assessed, as this is a critical but often silent risk in older vehicles.