2012 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · LL62 VRC

A clean and unblemished MOT history defines this 2012 Nissan Micra, presenting a reassuring picture of consistent roadworthiness over the testing period. The most recent examination on 25 November 2025 returned a pass with no advisories or defects recorded, continuing a pattern of straightforward results stretching back to 2022. Notably, the only failure on file, dated 29 November 2024, carries no defects in the recorded data, suggesting either a minor administrative refusal or a category where no specific items were logged against the test. Across all subsequent and prior tests, the vehicle has passed cleanly without any flagged advisories relating to braking components, suspension wear, exhaust integrity, corrosion, or structural condition. This uninterrupted clean sheet is uncommon for a vehicle of this age and implies that the wearing components have remained within serviceable limits at each annual check. With 68,113 miles recorded against a 14-year platform, this Micra has averaged roughly 4,865 miles annually, a notably low accumulation rate that points to either light commuting use or extended periods of stationary storage. The annual MOT cadence from 2022 onwards is consistent with continuous road use, and the absence of any gaps in testing suggests the car has not been formally declared off the road through SORN for prolonged stretches. Low annual mileage of this nature typically reduces wear on major drivetrain items but can introduce concerns around ageing rubber components, seals, and brake corrosion due to infrequent operation. However, the clean MOT record through these low-mileage years offers some reassurance that none of these age-related deterioration points have yet reached MOT failure thresholds. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any specific advisory data limits the ability to pinpoint previously flagged components, but the overall clean record warrants targeted physical inspection in areas commonly affected on a Micra of this vintage. The front suspension assemblies, particularly the lower wishbones, anti-roll bar drop links, and front coil springs, are known wear items that should be examined for play, corrosion, or cracking by rocking each wheel firmly at the hub joint. On a test drive, listen for clonking noises over speed bumps or undulating surfaces, which could indicate worn bushes or top mount deterioration not yet severe enough to have been flagged at test. Steering should remain precise and free of vibration, with any pulling to one side warranting further investigation into tracking or front brake binding. The braking system, while passing cleanly, should still be assessed dynamically as brake discs and pads on a low-mileage urban car are particularly susceptible to corrosion pitting on the disc faces and caliper slider seizure from infrequent use. During the road test, expect a firm, responsive pedal feel without excessive travel or judder under firm application, which would indicate warped or corroded discs. The exhaust system, including the flexible joints and mounting rubber, is worth a visual inspection from underneath for any signs of corrosion or blowing, while the engine bay should be checked for oil misting or weeping from the cam cover gasket, a common age-related finding on the CR12DE engine. Finally, verify that all electrical functions, central locking, and the air conditioning system operate correctly, as ancillary component failures are typical on vehicles of this age independent of the main mechanical condition.