2012 NISSAN MICRA1.2L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a history of clean passes over the last five years. The most recent test conducted in September 2024 at 68,185 miles resulted in no defects or advisories recorded, indicating that the previous owner has maintained the car to a standard that avoids immediate mechanical failure. The lack of recurring faults suggests a consistent approach to basic upkeep throughout the recorded period. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,870 miles per year. Between November 2019 and September 2024, the car covered only 10,999 miles, suggesting very light use or long periods of remaining stationary. While this low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the significant gaps between tests, such as the two-year interval since 2022, can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components or seized brake parts that are not captured during a standard MOT test. Given the absence of recorded advisories, a physical inspection should focus on components susceptible to age-related decay rather than mileage-related wear. A buyer should check suspension bushes and exhaust mounts for cracking or perished, as these often fail on vehicles that sit frequently. It is also necessary to inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion and ensure calipers have not seized from disuse, while verifying the structural integrity of the sills and wheel arches for hidden rust, which remains a primary concern for this era of Micra.