2014 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · BN64 UPZ

The most recent MOT on 2025-12-11 shows the vehicle passed but with nearside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) and offside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)). A separate failed entry on the same date listed windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)), offside rear service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)), handbrake lever high , nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)), and the same coil spring corrosion. This suggests mixed outcomes, with critical safety issues like brake binding and lighting defects failing the test. The recurring pattern of coil spring corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i)) appears in every MOT since 2022, including 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022. This indicates a persistent issue with rust or moisture exposure in the rear suspension, which could compromise structural integrity over time. Other defects, such as brake binding and headlamp failures , appear sporadically but are not consistent across tests. The trend shows no clear improvement in the coil spring corrosion, which has remained a recurring defect. While some issues like tyre damage (2024) and brake pad wear (2022) were addressed, the suspension corrosion persists, suggesting a potential lack of maintenance or environmental factors (e.g., road salt, humidity) accelerating rust. No major new defects were recorded in the most recent test, but the presence of multiple issues in a single MOT highlights ongoing reliability concerns. The vehicle’s mileage of 42,689 miles over 12 years (about 3,557 miles annually) is low for its age, which may indicate light use or periods of inactivity .