2012 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · CV12 BAA

The 2012 Nissan Micra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 27 August 2025 at 42,754 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Prior to that, the vehicle passed cleanly on 24 September 2024 at 42,379 miles and on 30 August 2023 at 42,135 miles. The only blemish in the sequence is a failure on 28 August 2024 at 42,330 miles, yet the record shows no defects listed against that failure, and the car passed eleven days later with a clean sheet. This suggests an administrative or presentation anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a fourteen-year-old car. From the 2022 test at 41,980 miles through to the 2025 test at 42,754 miles, the vehicle covered just 774 miles across three years, averaging roughly 258 miles per annum. The 2024 failure and rapid re-test at near-identical mileages indicate the car stood idle between those dates. Sparse, clean records across the board mean we have little wear data on consumables, though long stationary periods raise the risk of perished rubber components and seized mechanisms. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or degradation caused by lack of flexing during prolonged storage. Brake discs and calipers warrant close attention for corrosion and binding after standing, even though no advisory flagged them. The exhaust system and underbody should be checked for structural rust given the age, despite no corrosion noted in the tests. Given the clean MOT lineage and minimal use, the Micra appears mechanically sound on paper. Confirm in person that fluids are fresh, tyres show no sidewall crazing, and the drivetrain runs without hesitation after its low-mileage dormancy.