2006 Nissan Note 1.4L Petrol · YR56 FVO

The most recent MOT on 2021-10-28 recorded a fail with multiple critical issues. The supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicated a fault, and both front headlamps had severely reduced light intensity. The nearside front coil spring was fractured, and brake pipes showed excessive corrosion or grease contamination. These findings suggest significant wear in safety-critical systems, including braking and lighting. Recurring mechanical patterns include brake pipe corrosion (noted in 2021, 2019, and 2020 MOTs) and headlamp performance issues (lens contamination or reduced intensity in 2021, 2020, and 2019). Suspension components also show repeated problems: a fractured coil spring (2021), a worn ball joint (2020), and tyre tread depth below legal limits (2020 and 2019). These issues point to ongoing wear in braking, lighting, and suspension systems, with no clear evidence of improvement. The condition trend appears worsening . The 2021 failure included more severe defects than earlier entries, such as a fractured coil spring and airbag system faults, which were absent in prior MOTs. While some issues (e.g., headlamp lens contamination) were minor, the accumulation of corrosion, structural wear, and safety-related failures suggests progressive degradation.