2005 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · LC55 OFA

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status despite two recent test failures. The most recent MOT test on 29 April 2025 at 63,175 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following a failure just one week prior at the same mileage. This suggests that a specific issue was identified and rectified immediately. Since the April 2023 test, the vehicle has maintained a clean record without any advisories, indicating a consistent maintenance standard. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 2005 registration, averaging only approximately 3,000 miles per year. Between April 2023 and April 2025, the car covered only 8,677 miles, moving from 54,498 to 63,175 miles. This low usage typically implies less mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, though long periods of standing can lead to degradation of rubber-based components and fluid breakdown. The consistency of the annual testing suggests the vehicle is used regularly rather than left for years. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, as low-mileage older vehicles often suffer from hidden corrosion in the sills and floor pans that MOT tests may not fully capture. Given the low annual mileage, check for perished suspension bushes and cracked brake hoses which age with time rather than distance. The recent failures in 2024 and 2025 occurred without recorded defects in the summary provided, which often indicates minor items like light bulbs or slight emission fluctuations that were easily addressed. Verify the brake discs are not heavily corroded from lack of use.