2010 Nissan Note 1.5L Diesel · WM59 APZ

This sixteen-year-old Nissan Note presents a notably clean and stable MOT record, with both the most recent test on 26 March 2026 and the prior pass on 13 March 2025 recording no advisories or defects whatsoever. Equally telling is the fact that the only failures logged, dated 12 March 2025 and 2 April 2024, also carry no defect entries, indicating that whatever caused those refusals was rectified quickly enough to secure a pass the following day without leaving any advisory items on record. Across two full years of testing history there is no documentation of advisories relating to corrosion, suspension wear, brake component condition, exhaust integrity, or fluid leaks, which collectively suggests a vehicle that has consistently met minimum roadworthiness standards without accumulating borderline defects that might foreshadow imminent repair work. The recorded mileage of 168,824 against the car's 2010 registration equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 10,550 miles, a figure that sits comfortably within the typical usage bracket for a compact MPV of this age and one that points to regular rather than extreme service. There are no suspicious gaps in the annual testing pattern, with certificates recorded every year back through the visible history, indicating the car has not been laid up for extended periods. The mileage progression between tests appears consistent and proportionate to the intervals between examinations, with no sudden spikes that might indicate odometer irregularities or unusual journeys. Mechanically, this steady utilisation pattern means the engine, transmission, and drivetrain components have been worked within their design parameters rather than suffering the glaze and oil-seal drying associated with low-mileage use or the accelerated wear produced by predominantly high-mileage motorway operation. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories in this history means there are no specific components flagged for deterioration that warrant elevated scrutiny, though the mileage bracket does mean certain age- and distance-related consumables will be approaching or past their expected service life. On a physical inspection, particular attention should be paid to the condition of the front lower suspension arms and anti-roll bar bushes, as these are known wear items on Nissan Notes of this generation and tend to deteriorate progressively with mileage without necessarily triggering an MOT failure until the play becomes pronounced. A test drive should include firm application of the brakes at low speed to feel for any vibration through the pedal, suggesting warped front discs, as well as slower cornering to detect any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven road surfaces, which would indicate worn drop links or strut top mount deterioration. Given the high overall mileage, the condition of the timing chain, alternator, and starter motor should also be discussed with any seller, as these are components whose failure is common on high-mileage Nissan HR15DE engines and which would not be detected through an MOT examination. Listen on the cold start for any rattle from the timing chain area, which should settle within a second or two, and observe whether the engine holds a steady idle without misfires or hunting. The clutch should be tested on a hill start in first gear to gauge whether it engages sharply or slips under load, as a slipping clutch would be a significant upcoming cost on a car of this mileage. Finally, given the car's age, a thorough inspection underneath the vehicle for any surface corrosion to the subframe, brake lines, and fuel pipework is advisable even in the absence of MOT advisories, as sixteen winters of road salt exposure can produce deterioration between annual tests that has not yet reached the threshold for an advisory but may warrant preventative attention.