2015 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · EK65 TCU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of deferred repairs regarding minor wear items. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 29,975 miles passed, it carried a recurring advisory for front tyres worn heavily on the inner edges. This mirrors the advisory from the July 2024 test at 27,352 miles, suggesting a persistent alignment issue or suspension geometry fault that remains unaddressed despite the low mileage covered between tests. At eleven years old, the recorded mileage of 29,975 miles represents exceptionally low usage, averaging approximately 2,725 miles per year. This low mileage often results in vehicles sitting stationary for extended periods, which can accelerate the degradation of rubber-based components and cause mechanical seizing. The consistent intervals of roughly 2,500 to 3,000 miles between annual tests suggest the car is used regularly, but the lack of significant road miles may have contributed to the failure to notice early signs of mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and braking system due to previously flagged faults. The 2023 failure revealed a worn offside front ball joint and a nearside front suspension arm bush, alongside binding rear brakes and an axle imbalance. Given that the 2022 test also noted play in the steering rack inner joints and fluctuating rear brakes, you should verify that these components were actually replaced rather than merely adjusted after the failures. The recurring inner wear on the front tyres specifically necessitates a professional wheel alignment and a check for worn control arms or bushings to prevent premature tyre failure.