2004 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · KK04 WPL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather rather than proactive care. The most recent test in January 2026 at 44,188 miles passed with only minor cosmetic defects regarding discoloured rear indicators. This follows a failure in February 2024 where the car was rejected for a fractured front coil spring and ineffective windscreen wipers. The trend shows a stable status but suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they fail an inspection. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,000 miles per year. This low usage frequency presents specific risks. There is a significant four-year gap between the June 2020 test at 35,930 miles and the February 2024 test at 37,760 miles, during which the car covered only 1,830 miles. This period of inactivity explains the recurring issues with age-related degradation, as rubber components and metal surfaces suffer from time rather than mechanical wear. A buyer must inspect the rubber components closely, as the records from 2020 and 2024 consistently flagged all four tyres for cracking and perishing. This is a classic symptom of low-mileage vehicles where tyres age out without use. The brake discs were noted as pitted and scored in 2024, which often occurs when a vehicle sits for long periods allowing corrosion to form on the rotors. The buyer should also verify the integrity of the suspension following the broken coil spring recorded in 2024 and check for hidden structural rust on the chassis, which often affects Micras of this era regardless of mileage.