2017 Nissan Micra 1.5L Diesel · DT17 ESG

The most recent MOT on 2025-07-17 recorded tyre wear on both front tyres, with each nearing the legal limit. This aligns with repeated warnings about front tyre condition in prior MOTs, including 2024 and 2023 entries. While the 2025 test passed, the recurring focus on tyre wear suggests potential issues with alignment, suspension, or driving habits that could accelerate uneven tread loss. A pattern of suspension and steering defects emerges from 2023 and 2024 MOTs. In 2023, fractured coil springs and steering rack play were noted, while 2024 highlighted excessive wear in anti-roll bar linkage joints and shock absorbers with oil misting. These issues indicate progressive wear on critical safety components, particularly in the front suspension. The 2024 MOT also flagged a faulty engine MIL light, which could signal unresolved diagnostic trouble codes. The vehicle’s high mileage—185,796 miles over nine years—averages 20,644 miles annually, which is significantly above average for its age. This suggests frequent use, which may contribute to accelerated wear on consumables, brakes, and suspension. However, the MOT history does not confirm whether this mileage reflects consistent driving or periods of inactivity, so caution is advised against assuming direct causation.