2006 NISSAN MICRA1.6L Petrol

The vehicle shows a history of recurring suspension and braking issues despite its relatively low mileage for its age. In the most recent test in August 2025 at 77,245 miles, the car passed only after a failure the previous day. That initial failure identified critical safety concerns, including significantly worn brake discs and pads below the legal limit on both front wheels, alongside a front tyre cut reaching the cords. While these immediate faults were addressed, the advisories for a worn offside front suspension arm bush, corroded coil springs across all four corners, and leaking shock absorbers indicate that the vehicle's undercarriage components are reaching the end of their service life. With 77,245 miles recorded over 20 years, the Micra averages approximately 3,800 miles per year. This low annual usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear. The MOT record confirms this trend, with persistent mentions of corroded coil springs and perished tyres stretching back 2022, 2024, and 2025. The 2024 failure at 71,024 miles also highlighted a worn nearside front ball joint and steering rack inner joints, suggesting that the suspension geometry and bushings are suffering from age-related fatigue rather than distance. A buyer should be wary of the structural integrity of the suspension components, as the tester has flagged corrosion on all four coil springs for multiple years. The presence of corroded shock absorber casings and a worn arm bush suggests that further expenditure will be required shortly to maintain roadworthiness. Given the recent replacement of front brakes and some tyres, a thorough inspection of the remaining suspension hardware and the condition of the chassis is essential to ensure corrosion has not progressed beyond the surface level noted in the advisories.