2005 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · CX55 WEP

The 2005 Nissan Micra presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 26 November 2025 at 85,049 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable, with the vehicle passing its last examination cleanly after two earlier failed attempts in the same week that carried no recorded defects. This pattern points to administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than worsening mechanical condition. Recorded mileage stands at 85,049 against an age of roughly 21 years, equating to a low average of about 4,050 miles per year. The history shows light use: 80,738 miles on 20 March 2024, rising to 84,234 by 20 March 2025 and 85,049 by November 2025. That is under 4,500 miles in twenty months. Such low accumulation suggests extended standing periods, which commonly accelerate rubber perishing, brake caliper seizure, and underbody corrosion despite the clean sheet. The repeated fail-and-pass cycles on 20 March 2025 and 24 to 26 November 2025 with no defects logged warrant a check of the VOSA refusal reasons, as the system shows no faults yet two rejections. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for binding caused by inactivity. Examine sills and subframes for structural rust given the age and likely damp storage. Verify the actual test certificates before purchase. The sparse, defect-free record offers no evidence of serious mechanical risk, but low mileage on an old car hides consumable degradation that only a ramp inspection will confirm.