2010 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · GV10 ABN

The 2010 Nissan Micra’s most recent MOT test on 2025-11-24 at 87,036 miles passed without any defects, confirming it remains roadworthy under current DVSA standards. The absence of advisories or repeated failures across the last five annual tests suggests no persistent mechanical issues have been overlooked. However, the duplicate entry for the 2024-11-15 test—one marked as failed and the other as passed—indicates either an administrative error or a retest after a minor oversight, though no technical faults were logged. Overall, the trend is stable, with no evidence of worsening conditions in suspension, brakes, or structural components. The vehicle’s mileage pattern of 87,036 miles over 16 years averages just 5,440 miles annually, which is unusually low for a car of this age. Between 2022 and 2023, the mileage increased by only 1,896 miles, suggesting prolonged periods of inactivity or storage. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests—covering 17,267 miles—also indicates sporadic use, which may have mitigated some wear but could have allowed minor corrosion or fluid degradation to develop unchecked. Without service records, it’s impossible to confirm whether critical fluids (brakes, power steering, coolant) were refreshed during these low-activity periods. Given the lack of recorded defects, a buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of suspension components—particularly rear bushes and coil springs—due to the Micra’s known wear patterns at this mileage. The brakes, while never failed, should be checked for uneven pad thickness or binding calipers, as repeated low-mileage periods can lead to corrosion or seized hardware. Structural integrity is less of a concern given the consistent pass history, but a close examination of wheel arches, sills, and underbody for corrosion is advisable, especially if the car has spent time off-road or in salted environments. Tyre condition, though not flagged in MOTs, warrants verification, as the absence of tread-related failures could simply reflect recent replacements rather than consistent maintenance.