2004 Nissan Micra 1.4L Petrol · KL54 VPF

The 2004 Nissan Micra presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile based on the available DVSA MOT records. The most recent test, conducted on 26 September 2025 at 66,666 miles, resulted in a clean pass with zero defects recorded. This outcome follows a consistent pattern of clean passes in 2023 and 2024, indicating that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that meets the minimum legal requirements without any recurring mechanical or structural failures. The maintenance trend is stable and shows no signs of deterioration. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a vehicle of this age. Between the September 2023 test at 63,361 miles and the September 2025 test at 66,666 miles, the car covered just 3,305 miles over two years, averaging approximately 1,652 miles annually during that period. The overall lifetime average sits around 3,030 miles per year. Such low usage typically reduces wear on consumable components like brake discs, tyres, and suspension bushes, but it also raises the possibility of prolonged stationary periods, which can lead to deteriorated rubber seals, flat-spotted tyres, or moisture ingress in fluid systems. Despite the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection. The absence of recorded defects does not guarantee the absence of age-related deterioration. A twenty-two-year-old vehicle is susceptible to corrosion on subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points, particularly if it has spent periods standing or been exposed to road salt. The braking system should be examined for seized calipers or binding handbrake mechanisms, common issues on lightly used city cars. Suspension components, including coil springs, drop links, and bushes, merit close inspection for cracking or perishing caused by age rather than mileage. Tyre condition deserves particular attention. Even with low mileage, tyres on a vehicle this old may have exceeded their recommended service life and could display sidewall cracking or uneven rubber degradation. The exhaust system should be checked for corrosion, especially around joints and the silencer box. Given the clean MOT record, no immediate mechanical red flags are present, but the age of the vehicle demands a careful, hands-on assessment to confirm that long-term storage or minimal use has not introduced hidden defects.