2012 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · ND62 ADU

The 2025‑10‑09 MOT at 61,529 miles resulted in a failure, with the tester flagging worn front suspension arm pin or bush and excessively worn anti‑roll bar linkage ball joints on both sides, meaning the vehicle is not presently roadworthy until these items are repaired. The earlier 2024 test at 58,876 miles showed no defects, while the 2023 test at 54,296 miles recorded no suspension faults, indicating a clear worsening trend in the most recent inspection. At 14 years old, the Micra has accumulated roughly 4,400 miles per year, but the mileage record shows notable spikes: a jump of 11,638 miles between the 2020 test at 34,580 miles and the 2021 test at 46,218 miles, followed by a 5,529‑mile increase to the 2023 test at 54,296 miles, suggesting periods of heavier use interspersed with quieter intervals. A buyer should therefore examine the front suspension bushes and ball joints for excessive movement, measure the front brake disc thickness against the minimum specification, assess tyre tread depth and edge wear, and verify wheel alignment, while also inspecting the front bumper mountings and surrounding chassis for corrosion, confirming the oil leak noted in 2019 is under control, and checking headlamp aim and functionality after the 2023 lighting defects.