2004 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · CV04 XLX

The Nissan Micra passed its most recent MOT on 28 March 2025 at 66,597 miles with no defects recorded, confirming it currently holds a roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable, with the latest pass following a clean test after a minor failure four days earlier on 24 March 2025 at 66,588 miles where the tester logged no specific defects. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation issues at test rather than escalating mechanical decay. Recorded mileage sits at 66,597 against a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,027 miles per year. The history shows 62,051 miles on 16 April 2024 and 61,805 miles on 11 April 2024, a modest 246-mile gap across five days that included two failed tests and one pass, all with no defects noted. Low annual use implies light running but also raises the risk of prolonged standing, which accelerates rubber perishing, brake seizing, and underbody corrosion even when odometer figures stay small. The repeated failures on 11 April 2024, 16 April 2024, and 24 March 2025 with no defects recorded point to non-mechanical rejection causes such as documentation, lighting function, or plate legibility rather than worn suspension bushes or failing emissions. Still, a buyer should physically inspect brake discs for surface rust from disuse, check coil springs and subframe mounts for corrosion, and verify tyre sidewall condition given the car's likely static periods. Given the sparse advisory data, no ongoing structural or drivetrain concern is evidenced in the record. A pre-purchase check should nonetheless confirm exhaust integrity and suspension geometry, as low-mileage Nissan Micras of this era often hide age-related rust at sills and arches not captured by these clean tests.