Used Nissan Note Front Bumper

The Nissan Note ran in two main generations in the UK: the first generation (E11) from 2006 to 2013, and the second generation (E12) from 2013 onwards. Front bumpers are not interchangeable between these two generations as they are completely different platforms with different front-end designs. When searching for a used bumper, always confirm which generation your car belongs to using your registration before contacting a breaker.

Yes, the first-generation E11 Note received a facelift in 2009, which brought changes to the front end including the bumper, grille and lights, creating a clear pre-facelift (2006–2009) and facelift (2009–2013) distinction. Because bumper styling and mounting points often change at a facelift boundary, you should confirm with the breaker against your registration whether a specific bumper from the other side of the 2009 facelift will fit your car. The same caution applies to the E12 generation if a mid-cycle update affected the front end on your particular year.

Both a 2008 and a 2011 Nissan Note are first-generation E11 models, but 2008 sits in the pre-facelift period and 2011 sits in the post-facelift period, with the facelift occurring in 2009. Because the front bumper is one of the panels most likely to change at a facelift, you should confirm directly with the breaker – quoting both registrations – whether the specific bumper they have will cross that 2009 boundary and fit your car.

For the Nissan Note, trim levels such as Visia, Acenta, SE, and Tekna do not affect which front bumper fits your car – the bumper shell is the same across trims within the same generation and facelift period. However, you may find cosmetic differences such as foglamp bezels, trim inserts, or the presence of parking sensor holes depending on the specification of the donor car, so check the breaker's photos carefully. The fitment decision comes down to generation and facelift period, not trim level.

No, the engine fitted to your Nissan Note has no bearing on which front bumper you need – the front-end panels are shared across petrol and diesel variants within the same generation and facelift period. Simply match the generation (E11 2006–2013 or E12 2013 onwards) and confirm which side of the facelift boundary your car falls on, then confirm the details with the breaker against your registration.

Colour match depends entirely on whether the donor car happened to be the same colour as yours, which is a matter of luck rather than fitment compatibility. Most breakers sell bumpers in the car's original colour, so ask them for the paint code from the donor vehicle and compare it against your own – your paint code is usually found on a sticker in the engine bay or door jamb. If the colour doesn't match, a body shop can respray a structurally good second-hand bumper for less than the cost of a new one.