2016 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · BD66 YSX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in May 2025 at 51,571 miles secured a pass, it followed a failure just four days prior. The record shows a persistent issue with the front suspension and rear braking system that remained flagged across multiple testing cycles. The transition from a failure to an immediate pass suggests that the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults when they threatened the MOT certificate itself. At 51,571 miles over ten years, the Micra shows low annual mileage, averaging approximately 5,100 miles per year. This low usage pattern is evident in the significant gaps between recorded tests. Between October 2022 and April 2024, the car covered only 1,126 miles, and between April 2024 and May 2025, it covered just 1,302 miles. Such long periods of low use often lead to the perishing of rubber components and the potential for seized brakes due to lack of movement. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as both the nearside and offside lower suspension arm bushes were flagged as worn in May 2025. The offside rear service brake is a long-term concern, having shown binding in 2024 and failing severely enough to prevent a wheel bearing test in May 2025. The inspector should check for uneven pad wear on the discs and ensure the rear caliper piston is not permanently seized. Additionally, the history of structural tyre damage and perishing in 2022 and 2024 indicates that the rubber may be aging despite low mileage, necessitating a thorough check of the sidewalls for cracking.