2009 Nissan Note 1.5L Diesel · YT09 FKU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear decline in structural and mechanical integrity. While it passed its most recent test in February 2026 at 129,870 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior at 129,854 miles. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to multiple structural-related failures indicates that repairs are only being addressed when forced by testing requirements rather than through preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, moving from 112,194 miles in February 2023 to 129,870 miles by early 2026. This consistent accumulation suggests the car is used regularly, yet the sudden onset of multiple mechanical faults in the 2026 test suggests that the age of the vehicle is now reaching the end of the effective service life for high-stress components like the suspension and chassis. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front sub-frame and brake system, as the tester flagged corrosion on the sub-frame in both February 2025 and 2026. The presence of grease on all brake pipes is a recurring advisory that often indicates a tactic used to hide advancing corrosion, which requires a physical check for thinning of the metal lines. Furthermore, the failure of all four coil springs and the excessively worn offside front ball joint in early 2026 indicate that the entire suspension geometry is degrading and likely requires significant replacement investment to ensure continued safety.