2002 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · AV02 AEN

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a history of escalating structural degradation and reactive mechanical maintenance. While the most recent test in October 2021 at 78,049 miles passed, the record reveals a critical failure earlier that same year due to severe structural corrosion. The trend suggests that while minor faults are addressed to secure passes, the underlying integrity of the chassis is a point of failure, having moved from surface rust to holed-through structural inner sills and seat belt anchorage areas. At 24 years old with only 78,049 miles, the Micra shows an exceptionally low average of approximately 3,250 miles per year. This low usage suggests the car spends long periods stationary, which often accelerates corrosion and rubber-based component failure. There is a significant gap in the data as the last recorded test was in 2021, meaning the vehicle has not been professionally inspected for five years. This lack of recent data leaves the current state of the brakes, suspension, and the previously flagged structural rust entirely unknown. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the vehicle's inner sills and suspension mounting points. The 2020 failure for a hole through the inner sill within 30cm of a body mounting is a major red flag that likely persisted despite the pass. Furthermore, recurring issues with binding calipers and thin brake pads between 2020 and 2021 indicate that the braking system has been prone to neglect. Given the oil leak noted in 2018 and the play in the track rod end in 2019, the drivetrain and steering geometry require a comprehensive mechanical check to ensure low-mileage usage has not masked deep-seated neglect.