2006 Nissan Micra 1.6L Petrol · LX56 WEJ

The vehicle presents in a roadworthy condition with a stable and improving maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test conducted on 11 July 2025 at 33,035 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a period of consecutive clean passes over the last three years, indicating that the vehicle has maintained a high standard of mechanical compliance since a single minor failure in mid-2022. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,652 miles per year. Between July 2022 and July 2025, the car covered 10,757 miles, which suggests consistent but short-distance use rather than long periods of long-term storage. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it increases the risk of-related degradation in rubber-based parts and fluids. The failure in July 2022 for a torn nearside front tyre was an isolated consumable issue that was rectified immediately given the subsequent clean tests. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to age-related failure despite low mileage. Check for dry cracking in suspension bushes, rubber hoses, and tyre sidewalls, as these materials perish over time rather than through use. Inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, which often occurs when vehicles are not driven frequently enough to clear the rotors. Additionally, examine the structural chassis sills and wheel arches for corrosion, as this generation of Micra is susceptible to structural rust regardless of the low miles recorded on the odometer.