2009 Nissan Note 1.4L Petrol · ND59 LWM

The Nissan Note presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 12 November 2025 at 69,415 miles passed, but the tester flagged a corroded rear coil spring and a rear brake hose with slight corrosion to its ferrule. These are not new issues. A corroded rear coil spring caused a failure on 18 September 2023 at 51,386 miles, and the record shows a replacement was fitted before the retest on 11 October 2023. The reappearance of coil spring corrosion in the 2025 test suggests the vehicle may have been standing or the replacement part was a lower-quality unit. The trend is not worsening rapidly, but it is not stable either. The underlying corrosion theme persists. The mileage pattern is unusual. Between 11 October 2023 at 51,398 miles and 20 November 2024 at 59,594 miles, the car covered 8,196 miles in just over 13 months. Then, between 20 November 2024 and 12 November 2025, the odometer moved only from 59,594 to 69,415 miles, a jump of 9,821 miles in nearly 12 months. The annual average of roughly 4,083 miles is low for a 17-year-old vehicle, but the uneven spread points to a period of heavier use followed by lighter use. The gap between the February 2023 test at 50,208 miles and the September 2023 failure at 51,386 miles is just 1,178 miles over seven months, indicating the car was barely driven during that window. A buyer should focus on the underside and suspension components. The repeated coil spring corrosion, including a failure-level defect in 2023 and a new advisory in 2025, warrants a close inspection of all four springs and the strut tops. The rear brake hose corrosion noted in 2025 should be checked for deterioration, as a corroded ferrule can lead to hose failure under pressure. The nearside front Macpherson strut corrosion flagged in November 2024 at 59,594 miles was not serious at the time, but it should be re-examined for progression. The front brake discs were replaced or machined after the September 2023 failure, so their current condition should be verified. Tyre condition also needs attention, given the cracking advisories on both front tyres in 2024. A thorough inspection of the exhaust system, fuel lines, and brake pipes for corrosion is advisable, particularly if the vehicle has spent periods stationary.