2018 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · DS06 DXN

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift from perfect condition to emerging degradation. The most recent test in February 2026 at 50,474 miles identified a failure-related corroded exhaust system. While the car passed, the presence of corrosion indicates the beginning of structural wear on the underside that was absent in previous years, moving away from the clean record seen in 2022. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. Between March 2022 at 31,339 miles and February 2026 at 50,474 miles, the car covered roughly 19,000 miles over four years. This low annual usage suggests the vehicle may have sat for extended periods, which explains the persistent and recurring issues with rubber-based components that suffer from time-related degradation rather than simple mechanical tread wear. A buyer must address the recurring issue of tyre de-lamination. From February 2023 through March 2025, the tester consistently flagged age-related cracking and perishing across all four tyres. This indicates the previous owner neglected to replace rubber until it reached a legal failure point. A physical inspection is required to ensure the current set of tyres is not suffering from sidewall cracking despite having low mileage. Attention should also be directed at the exhaust system noted in the 2026 report. An underbody inspection is necessary to determine if the corrosion is merely surface rust or if it has compromised the hangers and mounting. Given the history of perished rubber, the buyer should also check the suspension bushes and wiper blades for cracking, as the vehicle's age masks material fatigue.