2009 Nissan March 1.2L Petrol · CT09 FMC

The 2009 Nissan March presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 29 October 2025 at 40,591 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test showed no defects, and prior passes in October 2024 and October 2023 likewise recorded no advisories or faults. The owner cleared the vehicle through two earlier failures in October 2025 and October 2023 where the tester logged no defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at those tests rather than mechanical rejection. The odometer shows remarkably low use for a seventeen-year-old car. Recorded mileage moved from 39,485 on 5 October 2023 to 39,491 on 18 October 2023, then 40,048 on 17 October 2024, and 40,591 on 17 October 2025. That equates to roughly 2,388 miles per year. Such low accumulation suggests extended standing periods or short local journeys, which typically accelerate corrosion on brake discs and suspension components through lack of use rather than wear. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age and low running. Long idle spells invite seized brake calipers, flat-spotted tyres, and degraded suspension bushes that a no-defect MOT does not always capture. The twin failure entries with zero recorded defects warrant scrutiny of the test centre's documentation and confirmation the car was genuinely presented fit for road use. Pre-purchase checks should focus on exhaust emissions at cold start, condition of coil springs, and any fluid leaks from aged seals. The clean record offers reassurance, but low mileage on a 2009 chassis demands hands-on verification of consumables and hidden rust before commitment.