2009 Nissan Note 1.6L Petrol · SM59 ABU

The Nissan Note holds a valid roadworthy pass from 1 August 2025 at 124,477 miles, yet the maintenance trend reveals same-day failures without logged defects. The tester failed the car on 1 August 2025 at 124,476 miles then passed it one mile later with no defects recorded. This pattern repeats from 29 July 2024 when the tester failed the car at 111,648 miles before a same-day pass. The tester recorded no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion or emissions across the July 2023, July 2024 and August 2025 tests, indicating a stable but administratively irregular history rather than worsening fault. Odometer readings track typical ageing for a 2009 hatchback. The tester logged 100,017 miles on 13 July 2023, 111,648 miles on 29 July 2024 and 124,477 miles on 1 August 2025. Annual increments of roughly 11,600 and 12,800 miles sit above the lifetime average of 7,322 but reflect steady private use. No gaps exceed twelve months. The unexplained fail entries imply previous owners presented the car without addressing minor procedural requirements, though mechanical condition cleared on retest. A buyer must still inspect structural integrity and consumable wear not visible in a clean MOT sheet. At 124,000 miles the Note likely exhibits degraded suspension bushes, fatigued coil springs and surface corrosion to sills or subframes. Check brake calipers for binding, measure disc runout and verify exhaust emissions under load. The tester flagged no such defects, but age dictates scrutiny. Same-day fail and pass cycles suggest owners deferred basic pre-test checks then corrected swiftly. Confirm service receipts and examine tyre tread, wiper blades and fluid levels personally. The latest pass certifies legal roadworthiness; inherent mechanical risk demands hands-on evaluation.