2010 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · AF10 RNY

The 2010 Nissan Micra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 February 2026 at 9,667 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Across the prior four annual tests from February 2022 to January 2025, the vehicle also passed with no advisories or faults raised. The history shows no worsening conditions, recurring mechanical faults, or escalating wear indicators. Recorded mileage sits at 9,667 miles against a 16-year lifespan, equating to roughly 604 miles per year. The DVSA entries confirm extremely low annual accumulation: the car covered only 392 miles between the February 2022 test at 9,275 miles and the January 2023 test at 9,373 miles, then 80 miles to February 2024, 75 miles to January 2025, and 139 miles to February 2026. No gaps exist in the test sequence and the clean pass record suggests the previous keeper used the car sparingly and kept it to a basic annual test schedule without deferred examinations. Such low use over a long period carries specific risks not visible in the MOT data. Standing time promotes perishing of rubber components including suspension bushes, brake hoses, and tyre sidewalls even when tread depth remains legal. The tester raised no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, but a 2010 vehicle of this type is prone to underbody rust if stored outdoors. A buyer should physically inspect subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points for structural rust. Brake discs and calipers may have suffered from light corrosion through disuse despite passing emissions and functional checks. The buyer should confirm the rear brakes are not binding and that the handbrake mechanism operates cleanly. Given the spotless record, in-person checks should focus on fluid condition, tyre age cracking, and evidence of moisture ingress rather than fault correction.