2008 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · DG08 AEM

The 2008 Nissan Micra shows a continuously roadworthy status, with the latest DVSA examination on 11 June 2025 at 62,550 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. This result confirms a stable maintenance trend across five consecutive tests from October 2021 to June 2025, with zero advisories or failures. That certificate has now expired by roughly one month relative to today's date of 14 July 2026, leaving the car without current valid MOT unless retested. The mileage pattern reveals exceptionally light use for an eighteen-year-old hatchback. The odometer climbed from 54,512 miles on 11 October 2021 to 55,852 on 7 July 2022, then 59,117 on 26 June 2023, 60,907 on 26 June 2024, and 62,550 on 11 June 2025. Annual averages sit near 3,475 miles with no sudden accumulation or missed intervals beyond a minor eight-month gap in 2021 to 2022. Such low yearly cover strongly suggests long stationary periods, a pattern that can conceal corrosion and degraded flexible components despite clean test outcomes. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive structures and mechanical parts that a no-defect pass does not deeply expose. Examine suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe areas for rust pitting or fracture, as intermittent standing promotes moisture retention. Check brake discs and calipers for binding after disuse, and assess tyre sidewalls for perishing even where tread met legal limits. Verify exhaust integrity and emissions under cold start, given the engine's infrequent operation. The spotless MOT history implies previous keepers maintained statutory compliance but likely prioritised minimal driving over rigorous servicing. The absence of recorded faults offers no evidence of neglected consumables yet provides no proof of fluid changes or timing chain care. Requesting independent service records remains prudent before purchase.