2006 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · FN56 FWH

The 2006 Nissan Micra currently holds a valid MOT certificate following a pass on 6 November 2025 at 135,423 miles, indicating a stable maintenance trend. The record shows a failed test immediately preceding the pass on the same day, which typically points to a minor, rectifiable defect resolved on-site rather than a significant mechanical fault. With no defects recorded on the final certificate, the vehicle meets the required roadworthiness standards as of that date. The mileage accumulation reflects gentle, consistent use rather than prolonged standing or high-mileage commuting. Between the September 2023 test at 115,502 miles and the September 2024 test at 124,960 miles, the car covered 9,458 miles. This increased slightly to 10,463 miles over the subsequent fourteen months leading to the November 2025 test. While the recent annual mileage sits slightly above the vehicle's lifetime average of roughly 6,771 miles per year, the accumulation remains low and suggests regular, short-to-medium distance driving rather than severe wear. The official record contains no recurring mechanical or structural advisories, which is a positive indicator of baseline upkeep. However, a vehicle of this age requires physical verification beyond the MOT snapshot. Buyers should inspect the structural integrity of the sills, subframes, and floor pan for corrosion, a common ailment on aging budget hatchbacks. Suspension components, particularly the coil springs and trailing arm bushes, warrant a close check for cracking or deterioration. Despite the clean MOT record, the vehicle's twenty-year lifespan dictates a thorough physical inspection of typical age-related weak points. Buyers should verify the condition of the exhaust system for corrosion and check the steering rack gaiters for splits or oil seepage. The absence of flagged defects in the history is reassuring, but a hands-on assessment remains essential to confirm the structural and mechanical integrity of an aging supermini.