2014 Nissan Note 1.5L Diesel · VK14 FPV

A remarkably consistent official testing profile defines this vehicle's recorded roadworthiness history, boasting zero MOT failures across eight consecutive annual assessments from 2018 through to its latest pass on 12 January 2026. The testing trend demonstrates a stable mechanical baseline, with isolated wear advisories appearing in previous years before being cleared entirely on the two most recent annual tests. While a clean testing record is a positive indicator of test-day compliance, it must be evaluated alongside the physical wear expected on a vehicle of this age and mileage. Accumulating 133,020 miles over twelve years, the vehicle has logged a consistent average of approximately 11,085 miles per year, reflecting typical UK road usage without evidence of extended lay-ups or sudden mileage surges. Regular operational use generally helps mitigate issues related to static component seizure or battery deterioration. Nevertheless, passing the 130,000-mile mark means that original chassis components, dampening systems, engine mounts, and drivetrain wear items have undergone substantial friction cycles and will inevitably show age-related fatigue regardless of past pass results. Historical advisories on the record direct targeted attention toward the front suspension and steering geometry. The 2024 test flagged wear on the nearside front suspension arm rear pin or bush, coming a year after a 2023 advisory for inner or outer edge wear on the nearside front tyre. Given that the 2025 and 2026 tests were free of defects, these components were likely replaced or serviced. Buyers should nevertheless physically inspect the front lower control arms, rubber mounting bushes, and ball joints to confirm that quality replacement parts were installed and that the subframe mounting areas remain free of structural corrosion. During a road test, focus on front-end stability and steering response. Listen for distinct knocking or dull thumping noises coming from the nearside front wheel area when negotiating road imperfections or speed humps, which would indicate renewed play in the suspension linkages or anti-roll bar bushes. Ensure the steering wheel sits centered when traveling straight, check for any pulling to the left under acceleration or braking, and inspect all four tyres for uniform tread wear across the entire contact patch to verify that wheel alignment has been correctly maintained.