2011 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · RJ61 AEM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, passing its most recent inspection on October 31, 2025, 49,479 miles. While the record shows immediate failures on the same dates in both 2024 and 2025, the lack of recorded defects on those failure reports suggests minor issues were rectified quickly before retesting. The car currently meets all MOT standards without any documented history of recurring mechanical faults. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,300 miles per year. Between October 2023 at 45,622 miles and November 2024 at 47,866 miles, the car covered only 2,244 miles, with another 1,613 miles recorded in the year leading up to the 2025 test. This low usage pattern typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it exposes the vehicle to accelerated degradation of rubber components and fluid seals due to long periods of stationary use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on age-related degradation that low mileage does not prevent. Given the vehicle's age, the inspector must check for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, which often remains hidden on older Micras. The suspension bushes and sidewalls should be examined for cracking or perishing, as these materials degrade over time regardless of distance driven. Additionally, the brake discs should be checked for pitting or heavy rust, as infrequent use often leads to surface oxidation that can affect braking performance.