2014 Nissan Note 1.2L Petrol · VE14 FSN

The vehicle is currently technically roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding mechanical neglect. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 87,209 miles, it failed just three days prior with an extensive list of defects involving the exhaust, suspension, and braking systems. The persistence of a porous oil sump and multiple corroded brake pipes across several years suggests that repairs are only addressed when strictly necessary to pass an inspection, rather than through a proactive maintenance schedule. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,267 miles per year. Between June 2023 at 67,079 miles and July 2024 at 77,974 miles, the car covered roughly 11,000 miles in a single year, followed by another 9,200 miles in the following period. This relatively low annual usage explains why certain components like rubber bushes and metal pipes have suffered from age-related degradation and corrosion despite the moderate mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system lines and suspension components. The record repeatedly flags corrosion on the front and rear brake pipes, as well as worn suspension arm bushes and an anti-roll bar linkage with play. Particular attention should be paid to the oil sump to ensure the leak has not worsened, and the nearside front wheel bearing was noted as rough in the failed June 2025 test but not explicitly mentioned in the subsequent pass. The exhaust system also requires verification, as a minor leak previously caused an emissions failure.