2005 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · FM05 CMF

The Nissan Micra presents a broadly stable roadworthiness picture, with the most recent test on 1 June 2022 returning a pass at 117,963 miles after an anomalous same-day failure logged with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend shows no worsening faults across the four-year window from 2021 to 2022, and the DVSA entries contain no advisories or mechanical defects. This suggests the vehicle was structurally and mechanically sound at last test, though the record is now over four years old relative to today's date of 8 July 2026. The odometer climbed from 115,790 miles at the 28 May 2021 failure to 115,834 miles at the 1 June 2021 pass, then to 117,963 miles by 1 June 2022. That equates to roughly 2,129 miles in twelve months, well below the circa 5,617 miles per year average implied by the 21-year lifespan. The low annual use points to light running or periods of storage, which can mask perished rubber components and corrosion that infrequent movement accelerates. The sparse, clean record gives little basis to suspect heavy drivetrain wear, but offers no insight into consumables replaced outside the test bay. A buyer should commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounting points, as standing vehicles of this age commonly develop hidden rust where the MOT tester saw no defect. Brake discs and calipers warrant stripping, since four years of potential disuse can induce binding or pitting unseen in the 2022 data. The same-day fail and pass on 1 June 2022 with zero defects recorded implies an administrative error rather than rectified fault, yet the absence of any flagged tyre or exhaust issue means those items remain unverified against current wear. Given the lapse since the last test, the Micra cannot be assumed roadworthy today without a fresh MOT and workshop check. Previous keepers appear to have maintained basic test compliance, but the low mileage and stale record leave suspension, braking, and structural integrity as the priority verification points before purchase.