2011 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · GV11 KHM

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding the front-end suspension geometry. The most recent test in July 2025 at 46,704 miles confirmed continued wear on both the nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes. This specific issue has appeared in every annual inspection since 2022, indicating that the components are reaching the end of their functional life but have not yet reached a point of failure. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,100 miles per year. Between July 2021 and July 2025, the car covered only 13,127 miles, suggesting a pattern of short-distance trips or long periods of inactivity. While low mileage generally reduces internal engine wear, it often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and brake seizing due to lack of use, which aligns with the recurring binding and wear issues noted in the record. A prospective buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension arms and associated bushes to check for perished rubber or excessive play beyond the tester's initial observations. The recurring reports of offside and rear brake binding between 2022 and 2024 suggest that the calipers may be sticking, likely due to low usage. You should also verify the condition of the tyres, as the record shows a history of them reaching legal wear limits in 2022 and 2023, which implies a reactive rather than proactive maintenance approach.