Nissan Note Front Panel Replacement Parts

The Nissan Note ran in two main generations in the UK: the first generation (E11) covered 2006 to 2013, and the second generation (E12) ran from 2013 onwards. Front panels are generally shared across the full run of each generation, so any E11 donor car from 2006–2013 should be in the same family as another E11, and likewise for E12. Always confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying.

Both a 2008 and a 2012 Nissan Note are first-generation E11 models, so they sit within the same platform and the front panel should be from the same family. There was a facelift to the E11 during its production run that updated the front-end styling, so you should confirm with the breaker whether the specific panel from a 2008 car matches the face of your 2012 car. Never assume fitment without checking your registration against the donor vehicle.

This question spans the generational boundary: the first-generation E11 ran until 2013, and the second-generation E12 began in 2013, meaning a 2013 car could be either generation depending on when it was built. A front panel from an E11 will not be the same as one from an E12, as the front end changed completely between generations. Check your exact registration with the breaker to confirm which generation your car is and source a panel from the matching generation only.

Trim level — whether your Note is an Acenta, Tekna, Visia, or another grade — does not affect the fundamental fitment of the front panel within a generation. However, higher trims such as Tekna may have featured different grille finishes or additional trim pieces on the front end, so the cosmetic appearance of a panel pulled from a lower-spec car may look slightly different to what you currently have. Confirm with the breaker what trim the donor car was to make sure the finish matches what you want.

Engine choice makes no difference to front panel fitment on the Nissan Note — the front panel is the same across petrol and diesel variants within the same generation. Focus instead on confirming the generation (E11 2006–2013 or E12 2013 onwards) and the facelift period of the donor car matches yours. Ask the breaker to cross-reference the part against your registration to be sure.

The Nissan Note E11 received a facelift during its production run that changed the front-end styling, and the E12 also had updates during its life. Whether a specific front panel from either side of a facelift boundary will physically interchange is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as panel edges, light apertures, and fixing points can differ. Name the year of your car and the year of the donor vehicle to the breaker so they can advise you accurately before any money changes hands.