2003 Nissan Micra 1.4L Petrol · FP03 THU

The 2003 Nissan Micra presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 18 June 2025 at 82,515 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test showed no defects, and prior passes in 2024, 2023, and 2022 likewise recorded no advisories or failures, indicating consistent conformity to minimum standards over the past four years. Recorded mileage stands at 82,515 against a 23-year lifespan, equating to a low average of roughly 3,588 miles per year. The odometer moved only 2,047 miles between the June 2022 test at 72,668 miles and the June 2024 test at 76,298 miles, then rose 6,217 miles to the 2025 figure. Such low and irregular use suggests the car spent extended periods stationary, a pattern that often masks perished rubber components and corrosion not visible in a pass result. The lone blemish is a failure on 13 June 2025 at 82,443 miles, reversed five days later at 82,515 miles with no defects logged. DVSA data gives no stated reason for the rejection, so the cause remains undocumented; the swift re-test implies a minor, rectified item rather than structural defect. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody structural integrity. Long idle periods at this age risk seized calipers and hidden rust. Verify the 2025 failure cause via the full DVSA certificate before purchase.