2012 Nissan Note 1.6L Petrol · WM12 MLE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in January 2025 at 114,488 miles resulted in a pass following a failure just one mile prior. While the immediate issues with the registration plate lamp and headlamp condition were addressed, the presence of surface corrosion on the front Macpherson struts suggests that structural components are beginning to show age-related degradation despite the relatively low mileage. At 114,488 miles over 14 years, the Nissan Note has averaged approximately 8,178 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. There is a significant gap of over 12,500 miles between August 2022 and August 2023, representing a period of higher intensity. However, the vehicle only covered 736 miles between the August 2023 and January 2025 tests, suggesting a recent period of infrequent use or long standing times which can often lead to rubber component perish or the seizing of mechanical parts. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the 2023 failure revealed excessive wear across both front suspension arm ball joints and the offside anti-roll bar linkage. These components are critical for steering stability and their previous failure indicates a history of wear. The corrosion noted on the Macpherson struts in early 2025 requires physical monitoring to ensure it does not progress from surface rust to structural thinning, which would result in a future MOT failure. Additionally, the minor exhaust leak noted in 2022 should be verified to ensure the system has not developed a more significant breach in the manifold or primary converter.