2018 Nissan Micra 0.9L Petrol · FN18 XTW

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a clear trend of worsening suspension and exhaust component condition. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 89,991 miles resulted in a pass, the advisories indicate a failure to address recurring mechanical issues from previous years. The transition from a clean record in 2022 to multiple mechanical defects in the subsequent tests suggests that components are now reaching the end of their service life and require replacement. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,250 miles per year. There is a significant jump of 15,049 miles between the September 2023 and 2024 tests, followed by another 18,437 miles between October 2024 and October 2025. This accelerated rate of use in the final two years explains the sudden appearance of wear on rubber and metal components, such as the ball joints and corroded coil springs noted in the later records. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the offside front track rod end has been flagged for play in both 2024 and 2025. The nearside front suspension arm ball joint also showed signs of wear in 2024 that remain unverified. The corroded coil springs identified in 2024 should be checked for structural fractures, as corrosion often leads to sudden failure under load. The exhaust system de-leak at the backbox joint recorded in October 2025 requires immediate attention to prevent a future failure of the emissions test. Furthermore, the offside front tyre was found worn to the legal limit with uneven edge wear, which indicates a potential alignment issue that needs professional adjustment. The recurring presence of a nail in the nearside rear tyre across two years also suggests a lack of basic vehicle checks by the previous owner.