2006 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · KL56 SZZ

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a maintenance history showing a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in March 2025 at 104,385 miles passed, it revealed new defects including a corroded rear brake pipe and a minor exhaust leak. These issues follow a period of significant instability in 2024 where the car failed multiple tests due to mechanical and lighting faults, indicating that repairs are only addressed when strictly necessary to pass the annual inspection. At 104,385 miles, this twenty-year-old Micra averages a low of approximately 5,200 miles per year. However, the data shows a sharp increase in usage between February 2023 and April 2024, where the vehicle covered over 6,000 miles in just fourteen months. This burst of activity coincided with a cluster of mechanical failures related to steering, suspension, and tyres. The low annual mileage suggests the car may have sat for extended periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and the corrosion of fluid lines. A buyer must personally inspect the steering and suspension assembly, as the record consistently flags free play in the inner track rod ends and excessively worn bushes on the front suspension arms and subframe. The 2025 report of a corroded rear brake pipe covered in grease suggests a lack of cleaning which could hide structural decay in the braking system. Furthermore, the persistent oil leak around the filter housing noted in 2024 requires verification to ensure it has not evolved into a more significant gasket failure. The recurring issues with tyres worn to the legal limit across 2024 also suggest a history of neglect in managing basic consumable maintenance.