Running costs

Notes registered after 1 April 2017 cost £140 a year to tax.

ALL Notes must be serviced every 12 months, but while petrol cars have a 12,500-mile limit, this is raised to 18,000 miles for diesels. Services alternate between minor and major, priced at £199 and £269 for the 1.2; expect to spend £219 and £319 for a Note 1.5 dci.

Only the diesel has a cambelt; it should be replaced every six years or 96,000 miles. Dealers will charge £316.27, but if you want a fresh water pump (strongly recommended) it costs an extra £100. All Notes need a brake-fluid change every two years (£50), while the coolant should be replaced every four years (£65).