2010 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · EK60 BYW

The latest MOT on 8 April 2026 resulted in a failure. The test flagged all four tyres as “slightly damaged/cracking or perishing”, a central‑front oil leak (non‑excessive) and, critically, a fractured off‑side front coil spring. The same date also shows a “passed” entry, which likely reflects a provisional pass after remedial work, but the recorded failures remain the decisive outcome. The only recurring defect across the history is the oil leak noted in 2025, 2026 and the tyre condition that suddenly appears in 2026. The coil‑spring fracture is a new, serious safety issue. Compared with the clean passes in 2024 and 2025, the pattern is clearly worsening rather than stabilising. At 11,425 mi for a 16‑year‑old Micra the mileage is exceptionally low – about 714 mi per year. Low mileage can mean the car has seen little mechanical wear, but it also suggests long periods of inactivity, which accelerates tyre dry‑rot and can contribute to rubber cracking and suspension fatigue, as seen here. A buyer should first inspect the tyres for dry‑rot, side‑wall cracks and tread depth; all four will likely need replacement. The off‑side front coil spring must be examined by a qualified suspension specialist and replaced if cracked.