2001 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · KCZ 7164

The most recent MOT test on 19 March 2026 at 43,786 miles indicates a vehicle that has passed, but the record reveals a worsening trend in component degradation. While the vehicle cleared its immediate failures from two days prior, the tester flagged significant issues including a severely deteriorated offside front CV boot, corrosion on all four coil springs, and pitted front brake discs. The presence of a metal-to-metal contact advisory on the nearside front brake disc suggests that the previous failure on 17 March 2026 was due to critically thin brake pads. The vehicle shows extremely low usage for a 25-year-old car, covering only 43,786 miles in total. The mileage accumulation is very slow, moving from 33,648 miles in March 2024 to 38,085 miles in March 2025, and reaching 43,786 miles by March 2026. This average of roughly 1,750 miles per year explains the specific type of wear observed. Instead of mechanical fatigue from high mileage, the record shows signs of age-related deterioration, such as perishing tyres and corroded suspension components, which often occur when a vehicle sits stationary for long periods. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and drivetrain. The recurring advisories for corroded coil springs across all four corners suggest that the structural integrity of the suspension may be compromised. The CV boot issues, which appeared in both March 2024 and March 2026, indicate that rubber components are perishing due to age. The tester also noted a persistent, though non-excessive, oil leak that has been present in every recorded test since March 2024. Immediate attention should be given to the braking system and tyres. The history of perishing tyres and the recent metal-to-metal contact on the front discs suggest that rubber and friction components are reaching the end of their serviceable life. While the car is currently roadworthy, the combination of widespread corrosion, leaking seals, and aging rubber components implies that significant maintenance will be required to prevent further mechanical decline.