2016 Nissan Note 1.2L Petrol · YL65 ERU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on January 8, 2026 at 70,242 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a concerning decline in attention during the most recent period. While previous years showed several clean records, the January 2026 test failure revealed multiple critical safety and structural defects simultaneously. The most significant finding is an inadequately repaired outer sill at the offside seat belt anchorage. This structural failure indicates a past major repair that was not rectified to MOT standard standards, potentially compromising the vehicle's crash integrity. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per annum. Between late 2018 and 2021, the car covered roughly 10,000 miles, suggesting light annual commuting. There was a noticeable increase in usage between November 2022 and January 2026, where the vehicle clocked over 36,000 miles in just three years. This accelerated mileage correlates with the appearance of recurring consumable wear, specifically regarding the front tyre issues noted in both the December 2023 and December 2024 tests. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the outer sill where the seat belt anchorage was flagged. This area requires close scrutiny to ensure there is no signs of hidden corrosion or poor welding resulting from the previous structural repair. The January 2026 failure also highlighted a missing front wheel fixing and insecure lighting, which suggests a lack of basic pre-test checks by the previous owner. Given the history of worn tyres on the edges, the front suspension should also be checked for alignment issues or worn bushes to ensure the uneven wear is not caused by mechanical faults.