2014 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · GY14 TKX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding corrosion and suspension integrity. While it passed its latest test in May 2026 at 93,991 miles, the tester identified several new advisories that were not present in the previous year. The appearance of a corroded offside front coil spring and corroded rear brake pipes suggests that the vehicle's underbody components are beginning to succumb to environmental degradation, which is common for a car of this age. The mileage pattern is consistent with a well-used but aging city car, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. There was a notable increase in usage between May 2023 (72,358 miles) and May 2024 (86,748 miles), where the car covered over 14,000 miles in a single year. However, usage has returned to a more moderate rate of roughly 7,000 miles annually since. This consistent mileage profile explains the gradual wear on rubber components and metal hardware seen in the inspection records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension. The record shows a recurring issue with brake pipe corrosion dating back to 2025, and the 2025 test noted that front brakes were only just meeting imbalance requirements. This suggests a history of neglected hydraulic maintenance or potentially seized calipers. Furthermore, the 2023 failure for excessively worn suspension arm bushes and the subsequent advisory for a noisy wheel bearing in 2025 indicate that the front end hardware is reaching the end of its service life. Check specifically for further structural rust on the sills and brake lines to ensure the corroded pipes have not progressed toward structural failure.