2011 Nissan 5 Door Manual Hatchback 1.2L Petrol · VO11 FHH

The most recent MOT, conducted on 10 December 2025 at 74,154 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This is a strong indicator of current roadworthiness. The maintenance trend over the last two years is clearly improving. In the May 2023 test at 53,670 miles, the tester flagged a deteriorated front suspension arm ball joint dust cover and a cut offside front tyre. The vehicle failed a test two days prior on 25 May 2023 at 53,670 miles for a more serious nearside front tyre defect with exposed ply or cords. The subsequent tests in May 2024 at 59,941 miles and December 2025 at 74,154 miles both passed cleanly, suggesting the previous tyre and suspension advisories were addressed and no new defects have emerged since. The mileage accumulation pattern is notably low for a 2011 vehicle. Between the January 2025 test at 65,582 miles and the December 2025 test at 74,154 miles, the vehicle covered 8,572 miles in under eleven months. This represents a significant increase compared to the prior annual average of roughly 4,944 miles. The earlier record shows a more typical low-mileage pattern, with 6,262 miles covered between May 2023 and May 2024. The recent uptick in usage could indicate a change in ownership or commuting pattern, placing fresh mechanical and thermal stress on components that may have seen prolonged periods of lighter use. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the front suspension and wheel assemblies. The 2023 failure for a nearside front tyre with exposed ply or cords, followed by an advisory for a perishing offside front tyre in January 2025, points to a recurring vulnerability in tyre condition. Check both front tyres for sidewall cracking, uneven tread wear, and age-related deterioration, even if tread depth remains legal. The severely deteriorated lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover flagged in May 2023 is a protective component; if compromised, it allows ingress of road grit and moisture into the joint itself. Inspect the front lower suspension arms for play, clicking, or visible joint damage that may indicate the ball joint has worn beyond serviceable limits despite the clean subsequent MOTs. Examine the subframe, inner wing arches, and sill seams for corrosion, as low-mileage vehicles that have stood for extended periods can develop surface rust that progresses once regular use resumes.