2008 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · BJ58 EYR

The vehicle currently presents a roadworthy status, showing an improving maintenance trend following a period of neglect. The most recent test in October 2025 at 220,283 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This clean result across the last two annual inspections suggests the current owner is proactively managing the vehicle's basic safety requirements despite the high-mileage profile. The mileage pattern is consistently high for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 12,200 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, with 17,184 miles covered between the October 2022 and 2023 tests, and another 17,209 miles thereafter. This volume puts significant strain on the drivetrain, suspension, and braking systems. While the high mileage accelerates component wear, the regularity of the intervals suggests the car has been used regularly rather than left to sit for long periods. A physical inspection should focus heavily on the front suspension and drivetrain, as these areas showed previous points of failure. The 2023 failure highlighted an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm bush and a split CV boot on the offside front drive shaft. While these passed since, the buyer should check for any new rubber degradation or signs of grease leakage from the CV joints. Additionally, the 2022 advisory regarding an oil leak and the 2023 report of pitted front inner brake discs warrant a close look at the engine bay cleanliness and the current state of the braking hardware to ensure the previous wear has not progressed into a significant failure.