2013 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · GN13 XHB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather rather than preventative care. The most recent MOT test on 23 June 2025 at 95,624 miles passed after a failure just two miles prior. This failure was significant due to an inoperative engine malfunction indicator light and ineffective front windscreen wipers. While these issues were rectified to secure the pass, the presence of an MIL light failure suggests the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults once they caused a test failure. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between December 2022 and October 2023, where the car covered only 66 miles in ten months. However, the usage increased significantly between June 2024 and June 2025, with over 9,000 miles clocked in a single year. This recent surge in use explains the accelerated wear seen on consumables items such as the front tyres and wiper components noted in the most recent tests. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the June 2024 test flagged worn bushes on both front suspension arms. Although these were not listed as failures in the following year, rubber components on a car of this age often degrade regardless of mileage. The recurring issue of front tyres being worn on the edge suggests a potential alignment problem or worn bushes that needs addressing to prevent premature tyre scrub. The buyer should verify that the engine management system now functions correctly to ensure the 2025 failure was properly repaired rather than merely masked.