2016 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · LL16 DJD

This 2016 Nissan Micra presents a notably clean MOT history across the seven recorded tests since 2020, with every annual examination resulting in a pass and no recorded failures or repeat advisories. The most recent test on 26 June 2026 recorded no defects at all, and this outcome is consistent with the prior five consecutive passes from 2021 through 2025, each of which was also clear of advisories. The only flagged items in the entire history are a pair of front suspension arm pin or bush advisories from the July 2020 test, both noting wear at the forward bushes without resulting in excessive movement. Given that these advisories have not reappeared in any subsequent test and no related steering or suspension defects have emerged in the six years since, the recorded evidence suggests those particular bushes have not deteriorated into a failure-level condition during the testing window. The recorded mileage of 74,432 miles across roughly ten years equates to an average annual accumulation of approximately 7,443 miles, which sits within typical parameters for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no significant gaps between tests that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the consistent year-on-year attendance from 2020 onwards indicates the car has been in regular use throughout that period. This steady usage profile is mechanically relevant because moderate annual mileage tends to keep seals, brake components, and suspension linkages working rather than allowing them to deteriorate through prolonged standing, and it also means consumables such as brake pads, discs, and tyres have been exercised under normal operating conditions. Despite the absence of any repeat advisories in the record, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the front suspension components flagged in 2020. The lower suspension arm forward bushes were noted as worn six years and six tests ago, and although they were not causing excessive movement at that time, rubber suspension bushes of this type typically harden and deteriorate progressively with age and mileage. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end over speed bumps, uneven road surfaces, or when turning at low speed, which can indicate advanced bush wear. With the steering on full lock, slow forward and reverse movements to load the suspension and check for any sloppiness or wandering in the steering response, as worn bushes can introduce vague on-centre feel or imprecise directional changes. Also visually inspect the forward section of both lower front suspension arms for any cracking, splitting, or deformation of the rubber, and check for uneven tyre wear particularly on the inner or outer edges of the front tyres which often accompanies deteriorated front suspension linkage components. Beyond the suspension history, the remainder of the recorded MOT data is unusually clean, with no advisories ever raised for brake component condition, exhaust integrity, corrosion, or steering play across the seven-year testing window. That said, a physical inspection should still include a check of the underside for any corrosion on subframe mounting points, brake pipes, and the rear axle area, particularly given the vehicle's age. Brake pedal feel should be assessed for any excessive travel or sponginess, and the discs and pads visually examined for wear given the mileage. Finally, although no oil leaks have been flagged in the MOT record, the engine bay and undertray should still be inspected for any signs of misting around the cam cover, sump, or oil filter housing, as a ten-year-old Nissan Micra with approaching 75,000 miles would be expected to show some minor seepage in these areas even without it having been specifically recorded.