2009 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · DA09 FDO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 67,356 miles passed despite advisories for a perished nearside front tyre and pitted front brake discs. These issues follow a similar advisory from December 2024, where the front brake discs were flagged as worn and scored, suggesting the owner is delaying replacing consumable components until they reach failure limits. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 67,356 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. The data shows significant periods of inactivity between September 2023 and December 2024, where the car covered only 389 miles. While this low usage reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the cracking and perishing of tyres noted in the 2023 and 2025 tests. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension thoroughly, as a fractured offside coil spring caused a failure in September 2023 at 66,934 miles. The recurring mention of pitted brake discs and the previous parking brake service advisory from 2022 suggest the braking system may suffer from corrosion. Additionally, the low mileage and age necessitate a close look for perished rubber bushings and tyre sidewalls, as these parts are prone to drying out when a vehicle sits for long periods.