Used Nissan Note Front Grille

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. These two generations have completely different front ends, so a grille from one will not fit the other. Always make sure any breaker you contact knows which generation your car is before agreeing a price.

Both the 2009 and 2012 Note are first-generation E11 models, but the E11 received a facelift in 2009 that updated the front-end styling including the grille and bumper. A pre-facelift grille (2006–2008) and a post-facelift grille (2009–2013) may look different and could have different fixings, so confirm with the breaker using both registration numbers to make sure the specific panel crosses that boundary before buying.

Both years sit within the second-generation E12, so they share the same platform and front-end structure. However, the E12 received a facelift during its production run which updated the front styling, so check with the breaker that the donor car is the same facelift variant as yours – quote both registrations to be sure.

Trim level does not affect grille fitment on the Nissan Note; the front-end panels are shared across Visia, Acenta, and Tekna within the same generation and facelift period. You may find minor cosmetic differences such as a chrome surround or a slightly different finish on higher trims like Tekna, so factor that in if appearance matters to you. What counts is that the donor car is from the same generation and facelift period as yours, not which trim it was.

The 2007 Note is a pre-facelift E11, while the 2010 Note is a post-facelift E11 – the facelift landed in 2009 and brought changes to the grille, bumper, and lights. Both cars share the E11 platform, but whether the specific grille panel interchanges across that 2009 facelift boundary is something you need to confirm with the breaker against both registration numbers, as fixing points and styling details can differ.

The Nissan Note was sold in the UK as a 5-door hatchback, and the front grille is part of the shared front-end structure, so body style is not a fitment concern here. What matters is the generation (E11 or E12) and whether your car is pre- or post-facelift within that generation. Confirm those two points with the breaker and you can be confident you are looking at the right part.