2002 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · AE02 OPO

The Nissan Micra passed its most recent MOT on 12 September 2023 at 117,150 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy on paper at that time. The maintenance trend appears stable, with no advisories or mechanical faults logged across the five tests between 2021 and 2023. However, the vehicle has not been tested since September 2023, roughly 34 months before today's date, so its current condition is unverified by MOT data. The recorded mileage shows exceptionally low use for a 24-year-old car. From the 2021 test at 116,718 miles to September 2023 at 117,150 miles, the vehicle covered just 432 miles over two years. Two failed tests on 22 August 2023 and 24 August 2022 at 117,099 and 117,044 miles respectively list no defects, indicating administrative or presentation failures rather than mechanical faults. Such minimal annual accumulation suggests long periods of standing, which commonly accelerates rubber perishing and corrosion on unused vehicles. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for stiffness or binding after the long idle periods implied by the mileage. The absence of recorded advisories means no tester flagged exhaust corrosion or structural integrity issues, but standing moisture exposure on a 2002 chassis risks hidden rust beneath sills and subframes. Given the clean but stale record, commission a fresh MOT and a independent inspection of tyres, wiper blades, and underbody condition before purchase. The previous owner kept consumable wear negligible through disuse, yet unverified standing damage remains the principal risk on this Micra.