2012 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · GJ12 BTF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive pattern of repair rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 104,292 miles passed, it followed a failure just two weeks prior. That failure highlighted significant engine issues, including high carbon monoxide emissions and an inoperative engine management light, which suggest an underlying combustion problem or sensor fault that was only addressed immediately before the retest. The trend remains volatile, with the owner consistently addressing defects only after they result in an MOT failure. The mileage progression is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,450 miles per year. The record shows steady use from 56,723 miles in early 2018 to 104,292 miles in late 2025. There are no significant gaps in testing that would suggest the car sat stationary for long periods, which helps prevent premature component degradation. However, the low mileage has not prevented the typical wear of rubber components and suspension hardware, which have appeared as failures throughout the vehicle's history. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension closely, as ball joints, bushes, and anti-roll bar linkages have failed multiple times between 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2024. The 2024 failure of the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint indicates these components are a weak point on this car. Additionally, the recurring issue with the nearside obligatory mirror, which has appeared in almost every test since 2019, suggests minor body damage or poor fit that has never been rectified. The engine health requires specific attention following the October 2025 failure for excessive carbon monoxide. The buyer should verify that the cause of the high emissions was properly diagnosed and that the engine management light now functions correctly. Given the history of ignoring bald tyres and worn brake pads up to MOT deadlines, a physical inspection of current consumable tread depth and brake disc thickness is essential to ensure the next owner is not immediately faced with avoidable costs.