2009 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · J50 GCS

The 2009 Nissan Micra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 18 November 2025 at 81,740 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run that began with the 5 December 2023 pass at 79,398 miles. The November 2024 entry shows a fail and pass on the same day at 80,487 miles, both with no defects logged, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage sits low for a 17 year old car at 81,740 recorded miles, an average of roughly 4,808 per year. The records show very limited annual use: only 1,252 miles between December 2023 and November 2024, then just 1,253 miles to November 2025. Prior to that, the gap from 24 November 2022 at 79,343 miles to December 2023 added a mere 55 miles, suggesting the vehicle stood idle for long periods or covered only short local journeys. A buyer should still arrange a physical inspection despite the clean advisory history. Long standing intervals raise the risk of perished rubber components, degraded suspension bushes, and shallow corrosion on structural underbody points not captured in a pass with no defects. The same day fail and pass in November 2024 warrants confirmation that no genuine rejection reason was suppressed or overlooked at the testing station. Check brake discs and calipers for binding after the low use, and inspect tyres for sidewall cracking from age rather than tread wear. The Micra's light annual mileage means consumables may look fresh yet be chronologically expired, so assess coolant, belts, and fluid condition before purchase.