2002 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · CW51 BHX

The 2002 Nissan Micra presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 18 July 2025 at 50,600 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, showing no escalating mechanical concerns. A notable quirk appears in the DVLA entries: the vehicle failed and passed on the same date in both July 2024 and July 2025 with no defects logged, which points to administrative re-test processing rather than genuine fault rectification. Recorded mileage stands at 50,600 against a 24-year lifespan, equating to roughly 2,108 miles per year. The car covered only 1,509 miles between the July 2023 test at 49,091 miles and the July 2025 test at 50,600 miles. Such low annual use suggests extended standing periods, which commonly accelerates perishable component degradation such as tyre sidewall cracking, brake caliper seizure, and underbody corrosion even where the MOT shows a clean sheet. The absence of any advisories or recorded defects across all five entries means no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc, or exhaust emission faults are evidenced in the official data. A clean record at this age and mileage implies the previous keeper maintained basic test compliance, though the same-day fail-pass pairs indicate the tester may have processed paperwork without road-testing between visits. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and hidden corrosion, particularly chassis rails and sills where Micras of this era rust. Check brake binding after the car has stood, verify tyre condition for age-related hardening, and confirm the suspension bushes remain free from perishing given the low-use pattern. The MOT alone offers no warning on these points.