2013 Nissan Note 1.6L Petrol · WM13 EAF

The most recent DVSA test on 18 November 2025 records a PASS with no defects or advisories, and this clean outcome follows two similarly clean passes in November 2024 and November 2023. The maintenance trend across the recorded history is therefore best described as stable and broadly well-maintained, with the single notable blemish being a previous failure on 28 November 2023 for a front brake disc recorded as significantly and obviously worn. Because the vehicle subsequently passed its next two tests without any brake-related advisories, it is reasonable to infer that remedial work was carried out at that time, although the absence of recorded advisory notes does not confirm whether the discs were replaced outright or simply machined. The 2022 advisory regarding an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on its edge is a useful pointer to historic alignment or suspension behaviour and should not be ignored when inspecting the car today. With only 51,986 miles recorded over roughly thirteen years, the annual mileage averages around 3,999 miles, which is markedly below typical figures for a car of this age and points to either light regular use or extended periods of standing. Such low annual mileage reduces wear on major drivetrain and suspension components but introduces a different set of age-related concerns, particularly calendar-based degradation of rubber, fluids, and exposed metalwork. There are no glaring gaps between MOT entries that would suggest the vehicle was off the road for prolonged periods, but the modest accumulation of miles between tests confirms a pattern of low daily use that warrants careful inspection for standing-related deterioration rather than high-mileage wear. Given the low usage profile, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the condition of the tyres, not merely their tread depth but also their age-related sidewall perishing and cracking, which can compromise integrity long before the tread is worn down. The brake system, despite passing its most recent tests, should be examined thoroughly because brake discs and calipers that sit idle for long periods are prone to surface corrosion, seized or binding caliper pistons, and uneven pad wear. On a test drive, listen for any scraping, grinding, or metallic noises from the front brakes, particularly when pulling away from rest, and feel for any pulling to one side, brake shudder through the steering wheel, or a soft or spongy pedal, all of which could indicate the sort of disc wear previously recorded. The 2022 tyre wear advisory also suggests that the front suspension geometry and component condition deserve scrutiny; check for uneven or feathered tread across the front tyres, and during the test drive listen for clonks or knocks over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn suspension bushes, tired coil springs, or deteriorated anti-roll bar links. Beyond the mechanical items flagged in the MOT history, a thirteen-year-old car with low mileage should be assessed for time-served degradation that an MOT does not cover. Verify the production date stamp on the 12V battery and its resting voltage, as batteries used for infrequent short journeys or left standing often fail unexpectedly; a battery older than five or six years is a likely candidate for imminent replacement. Inspect all under-bonnet and underside hoses, drive belts, and rubber boots for hardening and cracking, and check beneath the car for any signs of fluid weeping from the engine, gearbox, power steering, or braking system, as seals that have stood idle can perish. Service history should be confirmed, with particular reference to the timing chain or cambelt service interval if applicable, brake fluid renewal (typically every two years regardless of mileage), coolant replacement, and gearbox oil condition. Finally, examine the bodywork and underbody for any corrosion, particularly around wheel arches, sills, suspension mounting points, and brake and fuel lines, as a car of this vintage standing outdoors will be susceptible to structural rust even where MOT records remain clean.