2017 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · GL17 GZG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding suspension components and tyre condition. While the car passed the September 2025 test at 65,901 miles, it failed just one mile prior due to excessively worn bushes on both front suspension arm pins. This failure followed a multi-year pattern where worn bushes were noted in both 2023 and 2024, indicating that the previous owner deferred replacement of these parts until they reached a point of mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. Data shows steady annual accumulation, moving from 49,137 miles in September 2022 to 65,901 miles in September 2025. This low usage suggests the car has not been subjected to heavy drivetrain stress, yet the low mileage has not prevented the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evident from the persistent material fatigue noted throughout the record. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the front suspension assembly, as the arm pins and bushes have been flagged in four consecutive annual tests. The recurring nature of these faults suggests a potential issue with alignment or the use of inferior replacement parts during repairs. Additionally, the record shows a chronic history of perishing and cracking tyres, specifically the offside rear, which has been a concern at least since 2023. Physical inspection should check for uneven wear patterns and sidew cracking across all tyres, as the previous owner demonstrated a tendency to run tyres until the legal limit.