2018 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · CP18 UWB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deferred suspension and rubber component repairs. The most recent test on 16 July 2026 at 23,703 miles flagged pitted and scored front inner brake discs alongside a corroded offside front coil spring. While the car passed, these issues indicate that components are beginning to fail due to age rather than high mileage. The overall maintenance trend appears reactive, with several mechanical defects being addressed only after they trigger a failure or a recurring advisory. At eight years old, the recorded mileage of 23,703 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. This low-usage pattern explains the specific nature of the failures, such as the perishing and cracking of tyres noted in both 2023 and 2024. When a vehicle sits for long periods, rubber components like tyres and suspension bushes degrade through oxidation regardless of tread depth. The record shows consistent annual travel of roughly 3,000 miles between tests, suggesting the car is used primarily for short-distance local trips. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension assembly, as offside suspension arm bushes have been flagged as worn consistently since 2021. The 2024 failure specifically highlighted excessive wear on the offside front arm, which suggests the structural integrity of the pivot points is degrading. Furthermore, the recurring corrosion on the coil springs noted in 2024 and 2026 suggests the environment in which the car is stored may be accelerating surface rust. The pitting on the brake discs in the 2026 test is a common symptom of low usage, where moisture is allowed to sit on the metal without being cleared away by frequent braking.