2013 Nissan Note 1.4L Petrol · NK63 TYY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 54,782 miles passed, it flagged persistent offside rear body damage and worn offside front suspension arm bushes. This specific suspension bush issue has appeared in every annual test since 2022, indicating that the component was either properly replaced or is deteriorating. The trend is stable in terms of passing tests but shows recurring mechanical wear. The mileage profile is notably low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,214 miles per year to finish at 54,782 miles. This low usage explains the frequent degradation of rubber-based components, such as the perishing tyres and cracking noted between 2017, 2018, and 2020. However, long intervals between tests often correlate with periods of standing, which can lead to the pitting and corrosion seen on brake discs and the sudden failure of the offside front coil spring during the September 2024 failure. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension geometry, as the record shows multiple failures related to arm bushes, ball joints, and fractured springs. The braking system also requires attention; the tester repeatedly flagged thin pads and pitted discs across several years, with a significant 29% imbalance in the rear brakes recorded in August 2023. The persistent offside rear body damage has been a constant factor for a decade and should be examined to ensure that surface damage has not progressed into deep-seated structural corrosion in the wheel arches or sills.