2004 Nissan Micra 1.4L Petrol · YR54 AAY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a pattern of minor cosmetic and consumable reactive repairs. In the most recent test on 30 January 2026 at 63,013 miles, the car passed with minor defects related to discoloured indicators and a damaged windscreen. While no structural or mechanical failures were recorded this year, the history indicates a reactive approach to non-safety-critical items rather than a preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,864 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between January 2022 (35,645 miles) and January 2024 (42,594 miles), where the car covered only 6,949 miles in two years. While low annual mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the 2025 findings regarding tyre condition. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the tyres and rubber components, as the 30 January 2025 test at 53,164 miles flagged perished edges on the offside front and cracking on both rear tyres. This drying is a common symptom of low-mileage vehicles sitting. Additionally, the 2024 advisory regarding noisy rear wheel bearings on both sides at 42,594 miles should be verified to ensure the bearings have not progressed toward imminent failure. Specific attention must also be paid to the braking system, as front discs were noted as pitted and scored in 2023 at 35,877 miles. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, the underbody should be inspected for surface corrosion on the sills and suspension mounting points despite the absence of structural failures in the record. The recurring mention of artwork damage across four years suggests the glass should be checked for further cracks that may eventually require a replacement.