2014 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · LS64 EEN

The vehicle most recently presented for MOT on 3 August 2026 and achieved a pass, although it is worth noting that the same date also shows a prior failed entry which was subsequently rectified. The failures at that test were limited to a non-functioning windscreen washer system and a rear fog lamp, all of which are relatively minor electrical or fluid items that are straightforward and inexpensive to remedy. More concerning from a roadworthiness standpoint are the advisories recorded at the same time, noting wear, pitting, and scoring on both front brake discs, as well as both front tyres being worn close to the legal limit on their outer edges. Looking at the broader trend, the 2026 advisories represent a noticeable step up from the clean 2025 pass, suggesting that although the vehicle remains within legal limits, mechanical condition at the front axle is gradually deteriorating and will require attention in the near future. The recorded mileage of 59,821 against a 2014 registration equates to an average annual mileage of around 4,985 miles, which is well below the typical figure for a vehicle of this age and segment. Such low usage can indicate a car that has either been used predominantly for short urban trips or one that has experienced extended periods of standing idle. While low annual mileage reduces wear on internal drivetrain components, it commonly accelerates degradation of age-sensitive items such as brake discs through corrosion, brake calipers through seizing, tyres through sidewall perishing, and the 12-volt battery through chronic undercharging. There is no evidence in the MOT record of any unusual mileage spikes or large gaps between tests, with the vehicle being presented annually, which suggests consistent ownership and a maintained testing regime. In terms of recurring advisories, the history reveals a clear pattern of progressive front suspension wear, with lower suspension arm pins or bushes being flagged on both sides across the 2022, 2023, and 2024 tests, and a front wheel bearing exhibiting excessive play at the 2025 test. A constant velocity joint boot on the offside front drive shaft was also noted as severely deteriorated in 2025. During a test drive, the prospective buyer should listen carefully for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, feel for any wandering or instability in the steering, and rotate the front wheels by hand with the vehicle jacked to detect roughness or excessive play in the wheel bearings. The front brake discs flagged as pitted and scored at the 2026 test are also likely to manifest as brake shudder or vibration under firm pedal pressure, particularly at higher speeds, and uneven tyre wear on the outer edges points to possible geometry misalignment, which should be checked and corrected to prevent premature replacement of replacement tyres. Given the low annual mileage and twelve-year age of the vehicle, several age-related items warrant close physical inspection irrespective of the MOT record. The coolant, brake fluid, and automatic transmission fluid if fitted are all time-serviced rather than mileage-serviced, and the buyer should request evidence of when these were last renewed, as degradation can lead to internal corrosion within the cooling circuit and reduced braking performance due to moisture accumulation in the brake fluid. The 12-volt battery should be load tested, as vehicles used infrequently often suffer from sulphation and reduced capacity. All tyres, including the spare, should be examined for sidewall cracking and perishing, and the brake calipers should be checked for seizing or binding, which is common on low-mileage vehicles and was already hinted at by the offside rear binding advisory noted in 2024 and 2025. Finally, a thorough inspection underneath the vehicle for oil leaks, corrosion to the exhaust and underbody, and the condition of the engine and gearbox mountings would be highly advisable before purchase.