2002 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · HT51 AAE

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile due to critical structural failures identified in the most recent testing. While the car passed in January 2022 at 40,115 miles, this followed a major failure just three days prior involving severe structural corrosion. The tester flagged the inner sills on both the nearside and offside rear suspension mounting areas as being holed through excessive corrosion. This indicates a significant degradation of the vehicle's chassis integrity that required rectification despite the low recorded mileage. The recorded mileage of 40,115 miles is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,671 miles per year. However, this low usage pattern correlates with age-related issues seen in the record. Between January 2020 and January 2022, the car covered only 3,180 miles, yet it suffered from a split CV boot and a perishing rear tyre in late 2020. These faults suggest the rubber components are suffering from oxidation and long periods of inactivity rather than mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the inner sills and suspension mounting points to ensure the repairs made after the January 2022 failure were structurally sound and comprehensive. Given the history of holed sills, checking for active bubbling rust or poor welding quality is essential. Additionally, the buyer should inspect the CV boots for cracking and check the tyre sidewalls for dry rot, as the low-mile history confirms the vehicle is prone to environmental degradation of rubber and metal parts.