2016 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · DP16 VKL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding deferred minor component repairs. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 41,017 miles passed, it introduced four new advisories that were absent in the previous year. The persistent corrosion noted on both rear coil springs, which appeared in both 2025 and 2026, indicates a recurring issue that the owner has failed to address despite multiple MOT warnings. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,100 miles per annum. There is a significant usage spike between March 2023 and March 2024, where the car covered over 12,000 miles in a single year, followed by a much slower rate of roughly 7,700 miles in the following twelve months. This erratic usage pattern often leads to periods of standing which frequently correlates with degradation of rubber components and brake seizing, which aligns with the binding brake failure recorded in early 2023. A buyer must physically inspect the rear suspension to ensure the corrosion on the coil springs has not progressed to structural cracking at the mounting points. The failure in January 2023 for an excessively binding offside rear service brake suggests the caliper or slider mechanism may be prone to sticking due to the low annual use. Additionally, the 2026 advisory for both front tyres being near the legal limit and showing uneven edge wear necessitates an immediate replacement and a potential wheel alignment check to determine the cause of the edge wear.