2019 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · CE69 WDC

A consistent theme across the four recorded MOT tests for this 2019 Nissan Micra is a pattern of front tyre wear advisories, appearing twice in successive tests on opposite sides of the vehicle. The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, but flagged the offside front tyre as worn close to the legal limit and bald on the outer edge, following a similar advisory on the nearside front tyre at the 21 August 2024 test. The 2023 and 2022 tests were clean with no advisories recorded at all, so the deterioration is a recent development rather than a long-standing characteristic. For a small supermini of this type, asymmetric or edge-specific front tyre wear typically points to suspension geometry issues such as worn wishbone bushes, top mounts, or sagging coil springs, or to incorrect wheel alignment including tracking or camber out of specification. With seven years on the road and only 24,514 miles recorded, annual mileage averages around 3,500 miles, which is well below typical usage for a vehicle in this category. This low accumulation can reflect short urban journeys, periods of light use, or extended stretches where the car has remained largely stationary. Mechanically, low-mileage examples of this age carry different risks than high-mileage equivalents: brake discs and calipers are prone to corrosion and binding through infrequent use, tyre sidewalls and rubber components can deteriorate from age rather than wear, and the 12V battery, coolant, brake fluid, and other age-sensitive service items require replacement on time rather than mileage intervals. The MOT history covers consecutive years from 2022 to 2025 without any recorded testing gaps, which simply confirms continuous SORN-free or in-use registration rather than active driving. For a prospective buyer, the priority on inspection should be the front suspension and steering geometry given the recurring edge-wear pattern. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or top mount bearings. Feel for any vagueness through the steering wheel, a pull to one side under braking or acceleration, or uneven self-centring, all of which can indicate worn track rod ends, wishbone bushes, or a sagging front coil spring that has shifted the corner weight distribution. Examine both front tyres closely for feathered tread edges and confirm the sidewalls are not cracked or perished from age, as low-mileage tyres often need replacement on condition rather than tread depth alone. The braking system warrants close physical inspection despite no MOT advisories being recorded. With low annual mileage, the front brake discs are likely to show surface corrosion and possibly lipping, and the caliper guide pins may be seized, leading to uneven pad wear or binding. On the test drive, check for a firm, progressive brake pedal without excessive travel or judder under hard stopping, and listen for any grinding or scraping that would suggest pad material is exhausted or a caliper is not releasing correctly. Finally, verify the age of the tyres currently fitted, as the 2025 advisory indicates one was already at the legal limit, meaning replacements will be imminent. Confirm that a recent service has addressed brake fluid, coolant, and the 12V battery, since these items degrade over calendar years regardless of the low odometer reading.