Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2014–2016 Nissan Note 1.2 Petrol Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Knocking over rough roads, a slightly loose front end, uneven tyre wear, or a vague feel through the steering.
Drive over a few small bumps and rough patches at low town speed, then steer gently left and right.
£550
Oil level dropping between services, top-ups becoming regular, or a noisier engine when cold or under load.
Start it from cold, let it idle, then drive it gently and listen with the windows down at low speed.
£350
Damp boot carpet, water in the spare-wheel well, musty smell, misting windows, or unexplained moisture after rain.
Open the boot, lift the floor panels and run a hand around the lower trim and well after the car has been standing outside.
£250
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2014–2016 Nissan Note 1.2 Petrol Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually