2007 Nissan Micra 1.4L Petrol · KH57 AEZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the MOT trend has deteriorated over the past three years, indicating a pattern of worsening mechanical condition rather than a stable or improving record. The most recent test in November 2025 at 118,170 miles passed without defects, establishing a baseline for the current year. However, this baseline was not maintained through the preceding years; the 2024 test in November 2024 at 114,220 miles failed on anti-lock braking system warning lamps and headlamp imaging, while the 2023 test in October 2023 at 112,572 miles failed on the same critical issues. This sequence suggests that the vehicle has experienced a significant accumulation of faults and wear since its last successful test, indicating that the owner has likely skipped regular maintenance or used the car for extended periods, leading to a gradual decline in roadworthiness. The mileage data reveals a distinct gap between the vehicle's age and its recorded usage. The 2007 Nissan Micra is approximately 19 years old, yet it has accumulated roughly 19 years of mileage since its first test in 2025. This high mileage rate is consistent with the vehicle's age but contradicts the expectation that a 19-year-old car should possess only low mileage, as it has experienced rapid wear on consumables and mechanical components. The lack of clear mileage data in the 2024 and 2023 entries suggests that the buyer may have missed a significant portion of the vehicle's total mileage, potentially leading to an overestimation of wear and an underestimation of the risks associated with the accumulated faults. Given the recurring faults in the MOT history, particularly the anti-lock braking system warning lamp and headlamp imaging issues, the vehicle requires immediate physical inspection and replacement of parts such as brake discs and calipers. The suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, combined with the corroded rear coil spring, indicates that the structural integrity of the vehicle's suspension system is compromised. While the oil leak is noted as not excessive, the presence of these mechanical failures requires a buyer to inspect the brakes in person, as the warning lamps and imaging errors are definitive signs of brake system failure. A buyer should also verify the condition of the front position lamp, which failed in the 2023 test, and ensure that the engine mounting and suspension components are in good condition before proceeding with a purchase.