NISSAN MICRA E2003 · 1.0L PETROL

The most recent MOT record is dated 1 October 2018 at 112,974 miles, which is nearly eight years old as of today’s date of 18 June 2026. The vehicle has no recorded MOT since then, meaning it is currently untested and its roadworthiness cannot be confirmed from the available data. The maintenance trend cannot be classed as stable, improving, or worsening; it is simply unverifiable. The last known test was a clean pass with no defects, but that snapshot is now significantly out of date and should not be relied upon as evidence of current condition. The mileage record is inconsistent and suggests either a data entry anomaly or a period of very low use followed by a rollback concern. The vehicle was tested on 30 September 2014 at 120,168 miles, then recorded again on 1 October 2018 at 112,974 miles, implying a claimed reduction of 7,194 miles over four years. Prior to 2014, the mileage progression is more typical: 92,615 miles in August 2012 and 102,060 miles in September 2013. Taken with the vehicle’s age of roughly 23 years, the overall mileage profile is low, but the drop between 2014 and 2018 is unusual and should prompt a careful check for a replaced or incorrectly recorded odometer reading. Historically, the car has shown recurring issues around corrosion, suspension wear, and minor electrical faults. In the 2014 tests, the tester flagged corroded rear brake pipes, corroded coil springs, missing or split rear lower coil spring rubbers, and noisy offside rear wheel bearing, along with oil and coolant leaks. Suspension advisories included deteriorated front suspension arm rubber bushes and play in a track rod end ball joint. Brake-related items also appeared in 2012 and 2013, with slightly corroded rear brake pipes and worn or pitted front brake discs. These patterns suggest the car has spent time in conditions that promote underbody and brake line corrosion, possibly standing for periods or being used on salted roads. A buyer should focus the inspection on the underside and suspension first. Check the rear brake lines and all flexible hoses for pitting, scaling, or weeping, and examine the coil springs and their mounts for corrosion or fracture. Inspect front suspension bushes, ball joints, and track rod ends for play or deterioration, and listen for whine or roughness from the rear wheel bearings. Verify the condition of front brake discs and pads, and look for fresh oil or coolant leaks around the engine and ancillaries. Test all lamps, the headlamp aim, wipers, washers, and the bonnet catch, since these were flagged in earlier tests and may have deteriorated further. Given the lack of recent MOT cover, a full independent inspection and a fresh test are strongly advisable before any purchase.