2009 Nissan Note 1.5L Diesel · ND59 NDN

The Nissan Note passed its most recent MOT on 13 October 2023 at 105,714 miles, but that certificate is now nearly two and a half years old and the vehicle has no recorded test since. The maintenance trend leading up to that pass was mixed. The September and October 2023 tests show a cluster of failures being addressed in quick succession, suggesting the previous owner was reacting to faults rather than maintaining the car proactively. Several items were carried over between the two failures, including corroded rear coil springs, worn front brake pads, a cracked windscreen, and a damaged nearside door mirror. The car did eventually pass three days later, yet even at that point the tester still flagged the cracked windscreen and thin front pads as advisories, meaning known wear items were left in place rather than replaced. There is no evidence of any MOT activity since October 2023, so the current roadworthiness status is unknown. The mileage progression tells a reasonably consistent story. Between the June 2022 test at 87,950 miles and the October 2023 tests at 105,714 miles, the car covered roughly 17,764 miles in about sixteen months, which is around 13,300 miles per year. That is higher than the lifetime average of approximately 6,218 miles per year and suggests a period of heavier use in 2022 and 2023. The jump is notable and implies increased wear on consumables and mechanical components during that window. The record is otherwise clean in terms of gaps, with tests appearing annually, but the absence of any test after October 2023 is a concern for a car now approaching eighteen years old. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear suspension. Corroded rear coil springs appeared as a failure item in both September and October 2023, and corrosion on a car of this age can indicate broader underbody or structural deterioration. Inspect the spring seats, subframe mounting points, and rear suspension bushes for rust jacking or cracking. The braking system also warrants a thorough check. Front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in both 2023 failures, and the 2022 test recorded a binding nearside rear service brake. That binding condition can point to a sticking caliper, collapsed flexible hose, or handbrake mechanism issue. Examine the rear calipers, handbrake cables, and disc condition for uneven wear or heat scoring. Beyond those areas, verify the operation of the horn, headlamp aim, and windscreen washer system, all of which failed in 2022 and 2023. The cracked windscreen noted in October 2023 may have since worsened or been replaced, so check whether the current screen is original or aftermarket and whether any chips or cracks encroach on the driver's line of sight. Given the lack of a recent MOT, a fresh pre-purchase inspection or at minimum a current MOT should be obtained before committing to the purchase.