2007 Nissan Micra 1.4L Petrol · LR07 YYM

The 2007 Nissan Micra passed its most recent DVSA roadworthiness examination on 10 November 2025, with only a minor advisory concerning a deteriorated rear registration plate that was not considered likely to be misread. This is a reassuring outcome, and when viewed alongside the broader MOT history, the maintenance trend appears broadly stable rather than deteriorating. The 2024 test carried a noticeably higher advisory count, touching on tyre condition, a rear suspension bush, and a position lamp, but the clean returns in 2021, 2023 (twice), and the latest 2025 pass suggest that previous concerns were addressed or have not progressed to failure territory. There is no recorded history of structural corrosion, brake or exhaust failures, lighting failures, or any dangerous defects, which is a strong positive for a vehicle now in its twentieth year. With 68,360 miles recorded against a 19-year age, the Micra has covered approximately 3,598 miles annually, which is markedly below the national average and points to either low regular use or significant periods of standing. Such low annual mileage reduces wear on major drivetrain components, the clutch, and internal engine wear, but it introduces its own set of age-related concerns. Extended standing periods accelerate deterioration of rubber components, allow corrosion to take hold on brake discs and calipers, and can compromise the 12V battery, coolant condition, brake fluid, and fuel system seals simply through calendar ageing rather than mechanical wear. The MOT gaps visible in the early history are largely consistent with this low usage profile and are not a cause for concern in themselves. Given the recurrence of advisories relating to tyre condition and a suspension bush, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the rubber items around the vehicle. The 2022 and 2024 tests both flagged the nearside rear tyre for cracking or perishing, and the 2024 test recorded similar issues alongside edge wear on the offside front and offside rear tyres. Rubber perishing is a time-related degradation rather than purely a mileage issue, so all four tyres, including the sidewalls, should be physically inspected for hairline cracks, bulging, or brittleness regardless of tread depth. The offside front lower suspension arm rear bush advisory is also significant; on a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and check for vague or wandering steering, uneven front tyre wear, or excess play when the wheel is rocked by hand. Finally, the low-mileage, older-vehicle profile demands a number of time-based checks that MOT testing does not fully cover. The battery is likely original or long-standing and should be load-tested, as a flat 12V unit is a common failure point on seldom-driven cars. Brake discs may have developed surface corrosion or seized caliper pistons from standing; feel for a firm pedal and even pulling under braking, and listen for grinding or scraping on the first few applications. Brake fluid should be changed every two years regardless of mileage due to its hygroscopic nature, and coolant similarly loses effectiveness over time. The exhaust system, including the catalytic converter and rear silencer, should be inspected for rust, and the timing chain (if applicable to this K12 generation), engine oil, and coolant hoses checked for age-related degradation. Verify service book stamps to confirm routine oil and filter changes have been carried out at suitable intervals, even if the mileage gaps are wide.