2012 Nissan Note 1.4L Petrol · SA12 UHM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding structural and suspension integrity. While it passed its most recent March 2026 test at 70,126 miles, this followed a failure just four days prior due to a fractured nearside front coil spring. The current pass reveals multiple ongoing advisories concerning corrosion on the front sub-frame, coil spring mountings, and rear axle. The persistence of these rust-related issues across consecutive tests suggests that the vehicle is entering a phase where structural decay will become a primary concern. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 70,126 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with the accelerated degradation of rubber components and metalwork due to age rather than mechanical wear. Between March 2024 and March 2025, the car covered only 1,919 miles, suggesting long periods of standing or very short trips. This pattern explains the pitting on the brake discs and the thinning of the pads, as components can seize when not subjected to regular heat and friction cycles. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front sub-frame and strut mountings to ensure the reported corrosion has not progressed toward structural thinning. The tester also noted a worn offside front wishbone rear bush and play in the front anti-roll bar linkage, both of which will require replacement to prevent steering instability and noise. Furthermore, the parking brake only just met the efficiency threshold in March 2026, indicating that the mechanism is nearing the limit of its adjustment range and may require service soon to avoid future failure.