2010 Nissan Note 1.6L Petrol · YF10 DGU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward developing mechanical and structural concerns. While it passed the latest test in March 2026 at 83,317 miles, the tester identified several new issues including a noisy gearbox and general underbody corrosion. These findings follow a clean result in early 2025 that immediately followed a failed test, suggesting that the vehicle is now beginning to show age-related wear despite its relatively low mileage. The mileage profile is notably low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,200 miles per year. The data shows very short intervals of use, with only 1,777 miles covered between February 2024 and March 2025, and just 387 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. This low frequency of operation often leads to the degradation of rubber components and the seizing of mechanical parts, which aligns with the reported suspension wear and gearbox noise noted in the most recent record. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the underbody to assess the extent of the corrosion flagged in the most recent MOT. The previous fractured nearside front coil spring and worn suspension arm bush from March 2025 indicate that the front geometry components are prone to fatigue. Furthermore, the reported noisy gearbox at 83,317 miles requires a road test to determine if the noise is superficial or indicates internal bearing failure. The minor exhaust leak from 2023 should also be verified to ensure it was properly rectified and has not worsened into a larger failure.