2018 Nissan Micra 0.9L Petrol · DP67 OJA

Six consecutive MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Nissan Micra between 2021 and early 2026, with every test resulting in a pass and no failures or refusal certificates on file. The 2024 and 2023 tests each carried advisories for both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit and on their edges, while the most recent two tests in 2025 and 2026 were recorded completely free of advisories or defects. Taken together, the documented roadworthiness record is clean of any structural, braking, suspension, exhaust, or lighting failures, and the only recurring theme is a pair of front tyre advisories that have not reappeared in the latest two examinations, suggesting either renewed tyres or a change in alignment geometry since 2024. With 48,490 miles recorded across roughly eight years, this Micra has covered approximately 6,061 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a small petrol hatchback of this age and is neither so low as to raise immediate concerns about extended standing periods nor so high as to imply motorway-fleet levels of wear. There are no significant gaps between test dates that would suggest long periods off the road, and the mileage progression between tests is broadly consistent with steady, mixed-use private driving. For a vehicle of this size and class, this level of usage should mean moderate wear on consumables such as brake pads and discs, normal ageing of the cooling system, and the usual attention to age-related rubber components like cambelt or timing chain service intervals depending on the engine variant fitted. The advisory pattern around the front tyres in 2023 and 2024 is worth examining on a physical inspection, because front-end wear concentrated on both edges can point to either incorrect tracking, worn suspension bushes, or simply a harder-shouldered tyre compound reaching the end of its useful life. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking over uneven surfaces from the front suspension, particularly from the anti-roll bar links and wishbone bushes, and pay attention to any steering pull to one side or uneven steering return, which could indicate lingering geometry issues. Inspect the inner and outer edges of the current front tyres directly for feathering or uneven shoulder wear, and check that tracking settings are within manufacturer tolerance, as the recurrence on both sides across two consecutive tests suggests this was not an isolated one-off. Given the otherwise advisory-free recent record, a prospective buyer should still carry out the usual age-related checks appropriate to an eight-year-old Micra, including a thorough visual inspection of the rear brake discs and pads for surface corrosion and wear, the condition of the underbody and exhaust mounting rubbers for any rust, and the operation of all handbrake and gearbox linkages. Verify that all dashboard warning lamps extinguish promptly after start-up, confirm the cooling fan operation, and check for any oil seepage around the engine and gearbox sump areas during a cold start inspection. A final road test should cover both light throttle and heavier braking to confirm there is no brake judder or pulling, and a low-speed tight-turn manoeuvre in both directions can help reveal any binding caliper or driveshaft gaiter issues before purchase is committed.