2018 Nissan Micra 0.9L Petrol · KX18 JWW

The 2018 Nissan Micra presents a clean bill of health on paper. The most recent MOT, conducted on 20 February 2026 at 25,874 miles, passed with zero defects. This marks five consecutive passes with no advisories or failures across the entire recorded history, indicating a stable and well-maintained vehicle with no recurring mechanical or structural issues. The mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of light use. Between the April 2022 test at 16,581 miles and the February 2026 test at 25,874 miles, the car covered just 9,293 miles over nearly four years, averaging roughly 2,300 miles annually in that window. Earlier years show a similar pattern, with 2,266 miles added between February 2023 and February 2024, and 2,013 miles between February 2024 and February 2025. The annualised figure of approximately 3,234 miles across the full eight-year span sits well below the UK average of around 7,000 to 8,000 miles per year. The gap between the April 2022 and February 2023 tests is slightly longer at nearly twelve months, but the mileage increase of 1,811 miles over that period remains proportionate and unremarkable. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that spend extended periods stationary can develop flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and deteriorated rubber components such as suspension bushes and exhaust hangers. The underbody and sills deserve close attention for surface corrosion, particularly around mounting points and jacking areas, as short trips accelerate moisture retention and underbody decay. A test drive should confirm smooth brake operation without pulling or binding, even pedal feel through the full suspension range, and no unusual drivetrain vibration that could indicate seized universal joints or neglected CV boots. Tyre condition warrants a close look too, as low annual mileage often means the same set of tyres ages out long before they wear out, with sidewall cracking and date codes older than six years being common on cars like this.