2010 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · GV10 ABK

A recurring weakness in the lighting system and front anti‑roll bar dust‑cover integrity defines this Micra’s MOT record; the 2026‑03‑19 test cycle shows a pass accompanied by an advisory on a product on the front headlamp lens, yet the same date also recorded a failure for both nearside and offside front position lamps, a broken registration‑plate lamp and a severely deteriorated offside front anti‑roll‑bar ball‑joint dust cover. Earlier years reveal a pattern of severe headlamp obscuration, broken fog‑lamp lenses and repeated dust‑cover degradation, while the only outright major failures beyond lighting have been limited to that anti‑roll‑bar component. Aside from these recurring electrical and dust‑cover issues, the vehicle has otherwise avoided serious safety‑critical failures, suggesting a relatively stable but not improving trend. At 131,882 mi over sixteen years the average annual mileage sits around 8,200 mi, which is typical for a family‑size hatchback and indicates no periods of excessive short‑term use or long storage gaps. The MOT history shows annual testing with no multi‑year gaps, implying the mileage has been logged consistently. This moderate exposure means wear on consumables such as tyres, suspension bushings and brake components should be in line with age‑related expectations, but the recorded sidewall damage and near‑limit wear on the nearside rear tyre point to localized stress that may have been exacerbated by the vehicle’s usage pattern. Prospective buyers should give the lighting system a thorough functional check: verify that both nearside and offside position lamps illuminate correctly, confirm operation of the registration‑plate lamp and fog lamps, and inspect the headlamp lenses for any film or residue that could reduce output. Any lingering product on the lenses should be cleaned or the units replaced, as the MOT record repeatedly flagged severe light loss. The offside front anti‑roll‑bar ball‑joint dust cover should be examined for cracks, missing rubber or signs of dirt ingress; a compromised cover can allow moisture to accelerate corrosion of the anti‑roll bar and affect handling. Listen for any clunk or vibration when applying steering inputs or traversing bumps, which would indicate that the dust‑cover deterioration may have progressed to the underlying joint. The suspension and tyre condition also merit close attention. The 2023 advisory highlighted wear on the offside front suspension arm pin or bush, and a severely deteriorated nearside front upper anti‑roll‑bar linkage ball‑joint dust cover, so a test drive should include feeling for excessive play or knocking in the front corners, especially over uneven road surfaces. Inspect the near‑side rear tyre sidewall for cracking and verify tread depth on both rear tyres, as the MOT noted sidewall damage and tread approaching the legal limit. Any uneven wear, bulges or vibration at higher speeds could signal underlying suspension bush wear or alignment issues that will need corrective work before the vehicle can be considered reliably roadworthy.