2017 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · DU17 USG

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile, showing a recent trend of minor failures that suggest a reactive rather than proactive approach to upkeep. The most recent test on 5 March 2026 at 30,848 miles resulted in a failure due to a non-functioning nearside front dipped beam headlamp and a perishing nearside front outer tyre. While these issues were rectified for the pass, the presence of tyre cracking indicates the vehicle may suffer from age-related degradation of rubber components due to infrequent use. The mileage history shows a very low annual average of approximately 2,000 to 2,500 miles since the 2024 test. Between March 2024 and March 2025, the car covered 2,526 miles, and between March 2025 and March 2026, it covered 2,015 miles. This extremely low usage is consistent with the total recorded mileage of 30,848 for a 2017 model. Such low mileage often leads to the specific issues seen here, such as seizing brake components and perishing tyres, as the vehicle likely spends significant periods stationary. A prospective buyer should focus attention on the braking system and suspension. The 5 March 2025 test flagged a nearside rear service brake as excessively binding, and although the 2026 test did not repeat this, the history suggests a tendency for calipers or mechanisms to seize. The 4 March 2024 record noted worn suspension arm pins or bushes on both the nearside and offside front. Even though these were recorded as not having excessive movement at that time, the low mileage pattern means rubber bushings can perish from age regardless of mechanical wear. The recent failure of the nearside front headlamp and the ineffective windscreen wipers in 2025 highlight a pattern of neglecting basic consumables and electrical components. During a physical inspection, verify the condition of all exterior lighting, the integrity of the wiper blades, and the tread depth and age of all tyres to ensure they are not showing signs of sidewall cracking. A thorough check of the brake discs for uneven corrosion and the suspension for any play in the bushes is advised to ensure the vehicle's low usage hasn't resulted in neglected mechanical health.