2006 Nissan Micra 1.6L Petrol · GX55 LTT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While it passed its latest test in April 2026 at 18,775 miles, this followed a significant failure just two miles prior that listed critical defects. The failure included multiple structural tyre failures, excessive corrosion on the rear brake pipe, and poor parking brake efficiency. This pattern suggests that the owner only addresses faults when forced by an MOT failure, leaving the vehicle operating in a degraded state between annual inspections. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging fewer than 940 miles per year. However, the data shows a gap of 1,103 miles between April 2024 and January 2025, indicating the car sits stationary for long periods. While low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components. The presence of perished tyres and worn suspension bushes in the 2024 record confirms that the vehicle's materials are failing due to age and oxidation rather than mechanical travel distance. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking and suspension systems. The records from April 2024 and January 2025 highlight persistent issues with corrosion across the rear axle, brake hoses, and brake pipes, which is a common risk for low-mileage cars left unused. You should verify the current state of the offside rear brake pipe to ensure the previous corrosion was replaced rather than merely cleaned. Additionally, the recurring headlamp and wiper failures indicate that the plastic components and seals are deteriorating, which will likely require immediate replacement to ensure adequate visibility and safety.