2002 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · WU02 CBO

The Nissan Micra passed its most recent MOT on 28 May 2025 with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy as of that test. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the surrounding history shows a recurring pattern of immediate re-tests following failures with no listed defects. This suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than a clear mechanical decline. Mileage data is sparse. The only recorded figures are 102,570 miles at the March 2023 test, 106,116 miles at the May 2024 failure, and 106,120 miles at the subsequent pass days later. That is roughly 3,550 miles over thirteen months, a low annual accumulation for a 2002 vehicle now around 24 years old. No earlier entries exist to judge long-term use, and the unknown current mileage prevents verification of odometer consistency. The May 2024 and May 2025 failures carry no recorded defects, yet both were followed by passes within one week. A buyer should scrutinise the vehicle in person for undocumented issues that testers may have raised verbally. Pay close attention to structural corrosion on sills and suspension mounting points, given the age and the lack of advisory notes that typically appear on cars of this era. Check brake discs, calipers, and suspension bushes for wear that a clean MOT may have overlooked. Inspect exhaust emissions and tyre condition closely. The absent advisories across all tests is unusual for a 2002 Micra and warrants a hands-on assessment before purchase.