2013 Nissan Note 1.5L Diesel · MT13 KTC

The 2013 Nissan Note passed its most recent MOT on 17 April 2026, just over two months ago, following a failure the previous day. That pattern of a one-day retest suggests the previous owner addressed the immediate failure points but left several minor advisories unresolved. The maintenance trend is mixed. Core safety items such as the front brake discs, pads, and a perishing offside rear tyre were flagged in the April 2026 failure, indicating basic consumable upkeep was reactive rather than planned. The car has a history of recurring front brake disc wear and pitting noted at least as far back as May 2024, which points to a long-running issue rather than a one-off fault. Suspension wear is also persistent, with front sub-frame bushes and lower suspension arm bushes flagged repeatedly between 2024 and 2025. The April 2026 pass shows some improvement, with fewer serious faults, but the underlying pattern suggests components are being replaced late in their service life rather than proactively. Mileage data is limited. The only confirmed readings are 117,784 miles on 20 May 2024 and 128,157 miles on 16 April 2025, representing an increase of 10,373 miles over approximately eleven months. That equates to roughly 940 miles per month, which is moderate and consistent with regular commuting or mixed-use driving. No mileage was recorded for the most recent April 2026 tests, so a current reading cannot be verified from the available record. The gap between the last known mileage and today is approximately fourteen months, during which the car could have covered a further 10,000 to 15,000 miles based on the established trend. A buyer should confirm the current odometer reading and cross-reference it with service invoices to ensure there is no discrepancy. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering. Excessive play in both nearside and offside steering rack inner joints was flagged in May 2024, and worn sub-frame and lower suspension arm bushes have appeared across multiple tests. These are not isolated advisories. They suggest the front end has endured sustained wear, possibly from poor road conditions or deferred maintenance. A physical inspection should check for knocking over uneven surfaces, uneven tyre wear on the inner edges, and any perishing or splitting in rubber bushes. The front brake discs have been noted as worn and pitted in three consecutive tests spanning 2024 to 2026, which raises questions about disc quality, pad specification, or driving style. A thickness measurement and visual check for lipping, scoring, or heat cracking is advisable. The offside rear tyre cracking close to the cord, flagged in both April 2026 tests, is a notable concern. Cracking near the cord indicates the tyre structure is degrading beyond surface-level ageing, and it may warrant replacement even if tread depth remains legal. The slightly noisy offside rear wheel bearing, also noted in both April 2026 tests, should be checked for play and roughness by rotating the wheel by hand. A supplementary restraint system warning lamp that fails to illuminate on the dashboard, flagged in both April 2026 tests, could indicate a bulb fault, a wiring issue, or a deeper SRS control module problem. This should be diagnosed with a capable scan tool rather than ignored. The insecure offside front bumper noted in the April 2026 failure may have been rectified for the retest, but a visual check of bumper mounting clips and alignment is still warranted.