2017 Nissan Micra 0.9L Petrol · HW17 NFM

The 2017 Nissan Micra presents a stable and broadly positive maintenance profile, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 18 August 2025 at 15,980 miles. The only defects recorded in the entire five-test history are minor: a wiper blade failure in August 2023 and two low-level suspension bush advisories noted in August 2025. There are no repeated serious failures, no corrosion-related rejections, and no pattern of escalating mechanical deterioration. The trend is one of consistent, low-defect ownership. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of exceptionally low use. The vehicle covered just 2,113 miles between the August 2024 test at 13,867 miles and the August 2025 test at 15,980 miles. Over its full nine-year life, the average sits at roughly 1,776 miles per year, well below the UK average. The record shows no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps between annual tests, suggesting steady, light local use rather than long periods of disuse followed by high-mileage bursts. The MOT history itself is unusually clean for a nine-year-old car, with three consecutive passes and no major component replacements flagged on paper. The August 2025 advisories on both nearside and offside front suspension arm pins or bushes warrant physical inspection, even though the tester judged movement insufficient to fail. On a low-mileage car of this age, perished rubber bushes are more likely caused by age and lack of use than by wear. A buyer should check for cracking or deterioration on all suspension bushes, paying attention to the lower arms and anti-roll bar links. The single wiper defect from 2023 was a consumable item and has clearly been replaced, but confirming the condition of the current blades and the windscreen washer system is still sensible. Beyond the recorded advisories, the low mileage means a buyer should not assume mechanical components are worn out. Instead, focus on verifying that brakes have not seized from sitting, that tyres have adequate tread and are not suffering from flat-spotting or sidewall perishing, and that the exhaust system shows no signs of internal corrosion from short trips. The MOT record gives no indication of structural rust or subframe concerns, but a brief underbody check remains prudent before purchase.