2014 Nissan Note 1.2L Petrol · YF64 FDZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding structural corrosion and suspension wear. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 68,352 miles passed, the tester identified advancing corrosion on both the front and rear sub-frames. Although these were not yet deemed seriously weakened, the appearance of a new fault in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint alongside significant wear across three tyres suggests that mechanical components are beginning to fail due to age rather than mileage. At 68,352 miles, this Nissan Note has been significantly under-driven, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. The mileage progression shows consistent but low usage, with roughly 6,300 miles covered between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 3,266 miles between 2025 and early 2026. This low-use profile often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and surface corrosion, which is evidenced by the recurring issues with perished tyres and perished ball joints noted in the records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the sub-frames to assess the depth of the rust, as this area has been flagged as corroded for three consecutive years. The history of corroded brake pipes, which were noted in 2023 and persisted through 2025, indicates a lack of preventative cleaning or replacement that could lead to hydraulic failure. Furthermore, the recurring reports of play in ball joints and steering tie rods suggest that the front suspension is nearing the end of its functional life and will require imminent replacement parts to ensure steering precision and safety.