2015 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · GP65 ETK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of suspension and rubber wear. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 52,684 miles passed, it still flagged multiple advisories regarding worn front suspension arm bushes and a worn offside ball joint, alongside a binding offside rear brake. The recurring nature of these faults across several years suggests that the owner typically addresses mechanical issues only when they approach an MOT failure threshold rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 11 years old, the recorded mileage of 52,684 miles represents a low average of approximately 4,800 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-mile usage, with only 5,738 miles covered between November 2023 and November 2025. This low-frequency use explains the consistent degradation of rubber-based components, evidenced by the repeated reports of perishing and cracking tyres in nearly every test, which often occurs when a vehicle sits for long periods, leading to dry rot despite sufficient tread depth. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension assembly, as the nearside front wheel bearing and lower arm bushes have been flagged for play or wear since at least 2023. The offside rear brake binding noted in the 2025 test requires a physical check of the caliper slider and piston to ensure it has not seized. Given the history of sidewall damage and perishing, the current tyres should be inspected for age-related cracking, as the low mileage does not prevent the natural degradation of the tyre compound.