2016 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · FN16 LBG

The 2016 Nissan Micra presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 2 February 2026 at 55,557 miles. The tester recorded zero defects during this most recent assessment, indicating the vehicle currently meets all required safety and emissions standards without any advisories. This clean bill of health suggests the previous owner addressed any outstanding mechanical or structural issues promptly, leaving the car in a sound operational state. The mileage accumulation aligns with light urban use, averaging roughly 5,556 miles per year over the vehicle's ten-year lifespan. Between the February 2023 test at 30,184 miles and the January 2024 test at 43,427 miles, the car covered 13,243 miles in just under twelve months, indicating a period of heavier use or regular commuting. However, the subsequent year saw a sharp drop in usage, with only 6,473 miles added between January 2024 and January 2025, followed by a mere 5,657 miles over the next twelve months. An anomaly appears in the January 2025 record, where the car failed and passed on the exact same date at 49,900 miles with no defects recorded, likely representing a data entry error or an aborted initial test followed by a successful retest. Despite the absence of recurring mechanical failures in the official record, a decade-old vehicle with low annual mileage requires a focused physical inspection. Extended periods of sitting can degrade rubber components, so a buyer should closely examine the condition of suspension bushes, tyre sidewalls for cracking, and brake discs for surface corrosion. The sudden spike in mileage between 2023 and 2024 warrants checking the exhaust system for heat-cycle fatigue and the drivetrain for any clunks or vibrations that might not have triggered a failure during the subsequent low-mileage tests. A thorough road test remains essential to verify that the engine, gearbox, and braking system operate smoothly under real-world load. While the MOT history provides a reassuring baseline, the physical inspection of consumables and structural integrity will ultimately confirm whether this low-mileage example has been genuinely well-maintained or simply left standing for extended periods.