NISSAN MICRA2018 · 0.9L Petrol

The 2018 Nissan Micra has maintained a consistent MOT history with no defects recorded across all five tests, including the most recent examination on 12 August 2025—just under a year ago. This suggests the vehicle has passed all mandatory roadworthiness checks without fail, though the absence of advisories or minor faults means we cannot infer whether preventative maintenance was performed between tests. The final pass on 12 August 2025 at 19,083 miles indicates the car remains technically compliant for another 12 months, but the lack of any recorded issues does not guarantee hidden wear or deferred servicing. The recorded mileage of 19,083 miles over eight years—approximately 2,385 miles annually—is unusually low for a vehicle of this age, particularly given the Micra’s typical usage patterns. The gap between tests varies, with the longest interval of 11 months between the 2023 and 2024 MOTs, yet no failures or advisories were noted. This could imply either very light usage, prolonged periods of storage, or a pattern of deferred maintenance where minor issues were avoided rather than addressed. The double entry on 1 December 2022—one pass and one fail at the same mileage—is anomalous and may indicate a technical error or administrative oversight rather than a mechanical issue. Given the clean MOT record, a prospective buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of high-wear components that are not routinely tested. The suspension, particularly the rear coil springs and bushes, should be examined for uneven wear or corrosion, as these are common points of failure in low-mileage vehicles left standing for extended periods. Brake discs and calipers, while not flagged in tests, may exhibit uneven wear if the car has been rarely driven, leading to binding or uneven pad contact. Structural integrity—especially around the wheel arches, sills, and subframe mounts—should also be checked for corrosion, as rust can develop even in low-mileage cars if they were exposed to moisture or poor storage conditions. Tyre condition, despite not failing MOTs, warrants scrutiny, as the lack of advisories could mean tread depth was borderline but not yet critical.