2002 Nissan Micra 1.3L Petrol · FL02 UJZ

The 2002 Nissan Micra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 16 October 2024 at 24,204 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 19 October 2023 at 23,865 miles confirms no outstanding advisories across the visible history. The record shows no escalating faults, no structural concerns, and no recurring wear items flagged by testers. Mileage sits exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle. The odometer moved from 22,831 miles at the 15 October 2021 test to 23,195 miles in October 2022, then 23,865 miles in October 2023, reaching 24,204 miles by October 2024. That equates to roughly 1,000 miles per year, indicating long periods of light use or standing. The DVSA entries are sparse and clean, with only a failed test on 19 October 2023 logged at 23,865 miles carrying no defects recorded, suggesting an administrative or presentation error rather than a mechanical fault. A buyer should still inspect the car in person for age-related issues the MOT does not capture. Low annual mileage and long idle periods often conceal perished rubber components, such as suspension bushes and engine mounts, plus degraded brake hoses and corroded brake pipes. Standing vehicles also suffer from flat-spotted tyres and seized calipers that a short test drive may not reveal. Check the underbody and sills for structural corrosion, as a 2002 shell can rot even with minimal road use. Verify the exhaust system and emissions integrity, and confirm the coil springs are free of fracture. The clean record implies careful previous ownership, but the low mileage demands a hands-on assessment of consumables before purchase.