2004 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · DF04 PBU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the history indicates a pattern of immediate retest failures. The most recent test in November 2022 at 74,856 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, suggesting the vehicle met the minimum legal standards at that time. However, the record shows failures immediately preceding the passes in both 2021 and 2022, which typically points to reactive maintenance where minor rectifyable items are addressed only after a formal test failure. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, approximately 3,400 miles per year. Between October 2020 at 71,855 miles and November 2022 at 74,856 miles, the car covered only 3,001 miles. While this low usage reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, long periods of standing often lead to degradation of rubber-based components and corrosion on braking surfaces. The lack of significant mileage accumulation suggests the vehicle has been used sparingly rather than for daily commuting. A buyer must physically inspect the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as Micras of this era are prone to significant corrosion that may not always manifest until it becomes a structural failure. Given the low mileage, the inspector should check for seized brake calipers or pitted brake discs resulting from disuse. The suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls require examination for cracking or per, as age-related material degradation affects these parts regardless of the low mileage recorded.