2013 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · LD63 AEE

The vehicle shows a worsening maintenance trend characterized by an increasing number of mechanical and consumable failures in recent tests. While the October 2025 test at 75,795 miles resulted in a pass, the record shows a significant failure just one day prior on October 30, 2025, at 75,787 miles. This recent failure involved a wide range of issues, including binding and imbalanced rear brakes, perished auxiliary belts, worn suspension arm bushes, and corroded coil springs. The transition from a clean 2023 record to multiple failures in 2024 and 2025 suggests that the vehicle's upkeep has declined as components reach the end of their service life. The mileage pattern indicates low annual usage, averaging roughly 5,830 miles per year over the 13-year lifespan of the car. The data shows consistent annual testing, with the most recent entries being highly relevant to the current date of July 2026. However, the low mileage may explain the presence of perished rubber components like the auxiliary belt and cracking tyres noted in the October 2025 test. The vehicle appears to have been driven sparingly, which can sometimes lead to component degradation due to inactivity rather than mechanical wear from high-frequency use. A prospective buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension. The record shows a persistent issue with binding or imbalanced rear brakes dating back to 2021, with significant failures recorded in both 2024 and 2025. This suggests a recurring problem with calipers or hydraulic components that may not have been fully resolved. Furthermore, the tester flagged corroded coil springs on both the nearside and offside rear in October 2025, which requires immediate attention to prevent structural failure. The suspension and tyre condition also warrant close scrutiny. The October 2025 failure highlighted excessively worn suspension arm bushes and multiple tyres worn to the legal limit or showing signs of perishing. Given the history of uneven tyre wear and suspension bush failures, a buyer should check for any underlying alignment issues. While the car has passed its most recent MOT, the density of advisories and recent failures indicates that several significant repairs have been required recently to maintain roadworthiness.