2015 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · GK65 OCX

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in August 2025 at 63,481 miles identified wear on both the nearside and offside front lower suspension arm pins or bushes. While these did not result in a failure, they indicate that the rubber components are beginning to degrade. This follows a period of escalating mechanical and tyre-related issues seen in previous years. At 11 years old with 63,481 miles, the Micra has averaged approximately 5,771 miles per year. This low-annual usage often suggests the car has sat for long periods, which explains the recurring issues with rubber perishing and corrosion. Between August 2023 (50,216 miles) and August 2024 (57,089 miles), the vehicle covered roughly 7,000 miles, a period that saw the car fail due to critical tyre failure and worn brake components despite the low overall mileage accumulation. A buyer must inspect the front suspension assembly closely, as the worn arm bushes noted in 2025 are likely to deteriorate further. The history shows a consistent trend of brake system neglect, with thin pads and pitted discs flagged in 2022 and 2023, leading up to a failure in 2024. This suggests the owner only addresses braking components once they reach the point of legal non-compliance. Tyres represent a significant point of concern for this specific vehicle. The 2024 failure for a structural bulge on the nearside tyre and cracking on the rear tyres indicates that the rubber is aging out of spec regardless of tread depth. Any physical inspection should check for sidewall cracking and dry rot across all tyres to ensure the low mileage has not masked internal structural failure of the tyre compounds.